Anchoring In Pristine Atolls Of The Tuamotus, French Polynesia - Sailing L'Attitude - Ep 40

We have snuck into Raroia to avoid the westerly blowing and end up having a rather rough night. We wake up about 1am to realise we have dragged anchor and according to our navigation system, are sitting on top of the reef! We know we are not actually beached as we are flung side-to-side by the mother natures fierce breath. We move to another spot and head back to a very light sleep… In the morning out dinghy is nowhere to be seen. The line had been cut by the propellor during the night when we had shifted and we had no idea. Luckily for us the beaches are directly downwind, so we take our trusty patchy paddleboard ashore and hunt along the coastline for Roger. We find him at a local pearl farm a kilometer down from the village and a lovely man had bought him off the reef and onto the beach for us. So we were soooo fortunate that everything was safe and sound - boat and dinghy! How different that outcome could have been…
Once the wind and rain have petered off a bit, we head ashore to get some incredibly slow internet, and meet some fabulous characters on the way. A young local family takes us in, shows us their athletic prowess, and gift us with some beautiful pearls. We aim to leave as soon as the wind tuns back to the SE, but regrettably look back on this village and this family that we should of stayed for a lot longer than we did.
Our next and original destination is Kauehi, and we are not disappointed by its preceeding reputation. A gorgeous anchorage that we have all to ourselves. We cruise the inner reef finding sheltered spots to relax, kitesurf and explore. It is also a great place to spend Adams birthday.
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[@alanrhyason]

Amazing video! Stunning scenery. I simply love atolls. Just sharing, the music really interferes while watching. The jaw dropping scenery doesn’t need the help of music .

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Amazing beautiful place to be and explore by sailboat ⛵️ the best sailing around the world ⛵️ 🌎 Greetings from beautiful tropical paradise Hawaii islands 🏝

[@goingtropposailing2896]

Enjoyed the video....best of luck xx

[@peterlamere5328]

Nice dingy...no security cables..No stainless steel chain..?no lifting it aboard at night...You live a charmed life...

[@scarletbegonias2359]

Those local rock on the monkey-bars. Looks like fun

[@dzenk19]

amazing!!!!

[@2299jsimon]

Wow... the scenery is unreal .

[@robinrouwen4580]

Wow! Your very best video to date! AMAZING! Location, drone shots, underwater shot, windsurfing and kilte surfing!. Pancakes, birthday cake, Sarah your the best. Love you guys and thank you for sharing this video. You are both truely inspirational to me. Wishing your both fair winds and save sailing, from Rotterdam The Netherlands.

[@sory4beinanonymous]

I’m glad i found you guys. Great channel. And you arent sell outs. Doing the actual sailing, what we want to see

[@brewz1000]

Wow, the color of the water when you were windsurfing was amazing. Great video this week!

[@peteraustin9728]

Awesome Vid. I didn't realise there were that many Atoll's to visit but they sure look fantastic to visit. A great playground..

[@svgitana2499]

You guys are a lot of fun to watch. Very relaxed, very good videos and funny at times! Good idea with the coconut! 👍🏻🤗 Safe travels

[@mosca3289]

The Pacific is amazing. Thanks for the beautiful videos.

[@keny7797]

Love your videos.You are a Cool Couple!

[@gunnarhaldorsen4185]

Beautiful, cool and clever people. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us!

[@GenerationX-GenX]

Happy Birthday , brother. And many more!

[@comefpvwithme.9807]

The cinematography in this video is some impressive professional work it's magical actually . I'm subscribing immediately if not sooner!!!

[@billzeiler5811]

Great video. Lots of beautiful color. Loads of fun with sailboarding and kiteboarding. Enjoyed watching.

[@scoobydo6454]

What an awesome location. And happy birthday ! Don't need to tell you to enjoy yourself, looks like a great day.

[@davidmcgregor4691]

First to comment:) Love your video's and following your adventure. Please keep it up so we can live vicariously. Wishing you guys the best!

[@nooneanybodyknows1321]

The filming, background music and scenery are out of the park amazing. Happy Birthday!

[@SV-Valhalla]

Great video and Happy birthday!!!

[@rundown48]

WOW,, what an amazing show this week ...filled with beautiful beaches,,sparkling blue waters and super friendly locals ....Im not sure i could pull up anchor and leave such a lovely place ... I thank you for bringing this to me today ........and Happy Birthday m8.. Best wishes and ........Cheers

[@somadevo]

Exceptional video!!! It's very special to experience so much to admire. Infinite Loving Blessings

[@seatravel8536]

Awesome video@ happy belated birthday Adam

[@nortonmolly]

Just an excellent video. 👍👍

[@davidinafrica8898]

Great video 👍. Sarah, it appears you have a stalker drone - great footage. Adam, you are a brave man cutting your wife’s hair! Well done 👏

[@georgekot6377]

Absolutely amazing 14:08 . Keep up the beautiful videos.

[@rmhollin25]

do you two have any idea how blessed you are? thanks for sharing it with us

[@waynedoeblin6801]

Nice one guys😊

[@bobarnall3913]

Perfect in every way, thank you

[@oceandrew]

Holy mackerel, those guys were impressive on the bars. Did you get to see them kiting as well? Gorgeous footage from the drone and from your own kiting, windsurfing activities. Well done. Especially well done Adam for getting this far and you are barely 12 years old (must've been a shortage of candles on the island - no one cuts his girlfriend's hair that well at 12, or has a gf.)!!

[@patrickcoleman3]

Got to be happy with your beautiful surroundings on your mates birthday, Cheers.

[@stephenadams674]

Great video !! Thanks

[@jwrappuhn71]

Outstanding vid ya'll.

[@scarletbegonias2359]

Cherish it

[@MrRourk]

You have a Remora Infestation. Hopefully they keep the hull clean.

[@felixmontana5310]

Hi.how is draft on your yacht?

[@felixmontana5310]

How deep is wather where you anchorange ?

[@nutsbutdum]

Those atolls are so far away from civilizations. I think I would have a panic attack!

[@SubtleOrc67]

Friendly criticism. Boost your vocals volume and cut your music. If your mic is ordinary we need to turn it up then the music is blaring

[@Jensenr8]

Please get line that floats so that doesn’t happen again. It could block your prop. Then it’s not only your dingy you lose....

[@sailinglattitude9170]

We had a floating line and it still happened... they definitely help, but don't stop it happening 100%

[@Jensenr8]

@@sailinglattitude9170 okay 😟 be careful and take care

[@MrFSXtreme]

15:30 what kind of shark is that?

[@ramonoakenfull2406]

MrFS it looks like a lemon shark !

[@MrFSXtreme]

Ramon Oakenfull Thanks

[@kr1886]

It won't be so pristine if Sailing Uma turn up and dump their shit in the sea.

[@millerforester6237]

The music you like is WAY TOO LOUD! Can't hear you speak.

[@Ashoerchen]

What's with that teenage background pop music? Everything is so nice, that the BGM is repulsive.

[@jensen7194]

EXCELLENT underwater vid. composition!!!...Keep them coming!!!...Check out OCEANRESEARCH, !!!..You Guys could be very helpful on Your Voyage as ambassadors for OUR Oceans !!!...A+