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When the time came to sail south, the sailor encountered the rigor of the elements, battling initial discomfort while beating to windward for the first eight days out of Hawaii. However, as they crossed the equator, they set a joyful course towards French Polynesia’s Tuamotu Archipelago. The arrival into the tropical paradise brought with it experiences of snorkeling in Rangiroa Lagoon and swimming with manta rays, as they marveled at the beauty surrounding them.
Next came Tahiti, where the sailor witnessed the world’s best surfers during the Tahiti Pro, followed by a sojourn through the Society Islands, exploring sacred sites and stunning lagoons.
The Challenges of the Open Ocean