Ep.99. Sailing South Pacific

BioTrek is now in the South Pacific and we review the last 2 months of our sailing adventures, including our rough Pacific Ocean crossing. We recorded this video from Moorea in the Society Islands, a region of French Polynesia that has had some controversial issues with cruising sailboats since the pandemic hit the region. After observing some shocking water pollution we conclude it is NOT coming from yachts but perhaps from overwater bungalows. Even so, with the tides and currents the water is always beautiful during the day. Despite the pollution at night issue, Moorea is a beautiful island with stunning scenery and super friendly people. This video is a summary of our last 2 months and we will follow with more detailed documentation of our sailing adventures. WE MAKE OUR VIDEOS PUBLIC TO SHARE OUR ENJOYMENT OF OUR OCEAN WORLD. If you enjoyed this video please subscribe and consider making a DONATION to THE CURE ALLIANCE that is TAX DEDUCTABLE (in the USA). https://angioma.networkforgood.com/projects/169422-support-lisa-s-chosen-charity This NOT-FOR-PROFIT foundation is working to find a cure to vascular lesions in the brain, called CCMs (for cerebral cavernous malformations). About 1 in 500 of us have a silent CCM lesion in our brain. CCMs may unexpectedly bleed and may cause stroke or seizure. People with the genetic form of the disease have multiple lesions. Your contribution will help find a cure. Lisa has dedicated her career to finding cures for neurological diseases and would greatly appreciate any level of support from our BioTrek-sailing audience. 0:00 Intro 1:18 Les Iles Gambier 1:47 Our rough Pacific crossing 4:51 Visa issues where non EU boats must leave Polynesia 5:53 Moorea 6:07 BioTrek’s route so far 7:55 Problems and anchorages in the Society Islands 9:19 Pollution in Moorea 11:00 Cruising South Pacific with a rally 12:22 Tiller in quarantine MUSIC BY EPIDEMIC SOUND A Bitter Love by Sven Karlsson (Intro music) Time on our side - Ten towners Tyrants at work – Edward Joe Myers How will I cope - The Eastern Plain On a wire- The Eastern Plain Time on our side – Fun Towers The river’s gonna cry when you’re gone – Loving Caliber (End music)