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. Sarah & Adam X Check out the video above and let us know what you think by liking or subscribing. To find out more info including some lovely long Bio’s and information about our fabulous yacht, please follow any of the links below: Website: http://www.sailinglattitude.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailinglattitude/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailinglattitude Music cred: Maisy Start-Walter – For You https://soundcloud.com/maisystart-walter/for-you-maisy-start-walter Marino Mariner – Stronger https://soundcloud.com/marinomarinermusic/stronger Midnight Kids – Find Our Way (feat. Klei) https://soundcloud.com/usmidnightkids/findourway Luke Thompson – Hosts https://soundcloud.com/lukethompsonmusic/hosts Narrow Plains – Keep You Anyway https://soundcloud.com/narrowplains/keep-you-anyway-1 Capital Soiree – Lake Tides https://soundcloud.com/capitalsoiree/lake-tides Sara Hartman – Satellite https://soundcloud.com/sarahartman2/satellite So Below – Close https://soundcloud.com/sobelowsound/close-1