286: Repairing our Sail Bag in Hiva Oa, Tikis, Petroglyphs and a Sail to Tahuata

In this episode, we make our sailbag repair and re-installation a top priority as well as provisioning before heading off to explore the beautiful island of Hiva oa. After a week in the bay, we set sail for Tahuata to clean the bottom of the boat and enjoy the clear blue water and amazing wildlife.
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[@annwild8577]

Loved watching this.

[@SailingBlownAway]

Oh thank you!!! Your encouragement mean so much!!

[@barryholiday8998]

👏🙌🏻

[@SailingBlownAway]

Thank you so much!!!

[@jimmieweigel1271]

Another great episode thank you for bringing us on this adventure and thank you for sharing those beautiful smiles

[@SailingBlownAway]

Thank you for alway being such an encouraging voice. We appreciate it so much!! ❤️

[@vbsurfa]

Wow ! 👍

[@SailingBlownAway]

Increíble

[@Planzman1]

Why float your chain?

[@SailingBlownAway]

We need to float it for two reasons. The first is not to damage the coral because as the chain swings, it destroys anything in its path. The second is if we short our chain on a coral and the wind picks up, it could break the chain or damage the boat.

[@Planzman1]

Hey, did you see what happened to “Sailing Sea Dog”?

[@SailingBlownAway]

No! What happened?

[@Planzman1]

@@SailingBlownAway i can send u link to video. Leopard 58 family cruiser, lightning strike overnight 50 mikes north of Grand Turk left them in the dark, unable to start motors or unable to lower dingy platform. Bow thruster switch stuck open causing thruster to run away until circuit cut. Had to drift all day waiting on tow boat. No injuries 🙏

[@SailingBlownAway]

Wow that’s crazy. What a nightmare but thankfully they are ok. That what is most important. Yes 👏 please send me a link!

[@Planzman1]

@@SailingBlownAway sent

[@SailingBlownAway]

Thanks!