Rot, Repairs & Rum

Rot, Repairs & Rum - A day of boat repairs, rookie mistakes, and well-earned Mai Tais at the yacht club—where sailors, locals, and tourists come together as the sun sets over Bora Bora. (Ep. 3) In this episode, we’re in Fare, shopping at our favourite store—Huahine Import—before tackling a critical repair. The rot in BareBare’s beams needs urgent attention before it spreads! After a long day of sanding, gluing, and improvising with baby powder (yes, really!), we treat ourselves to Happy Hour at the yacht club. As the sun sets between the iconic peaks of Bora Bora, we share stories, laughter, and a few strong Mai Tais with old friends—like Ingrid, a true island legend. The night unfolds with lanterns, live music, and the warmth of sailors, locals, and travellers alike. Of course, no project is complete without a few rookie mistakes… like filming the ceiling instead of our work! But that’s life at sea—improvisation, resilience, and rolling with the mishaps. 🔜 Next time: We bring our little 1972 Yamaha outboard, Johan René, back to life! 🌺 Our Journey BareBare is a Wharram Tiki 38, a Polynesian-inspired double canoe that we built ourselves and shipped across the ocean. 🙏 Thank You for Your Support! A huge thank you to our amazing community of subscribers and supporters—your encouragement keeps us going! 🔔 Subscribe for more sailing adventures, island culture, and life at sea. 🤝 Join our Patreon crew for exclusive content, ad-free videos, and a custom BareBare mug for each episode! 🏆 Start your collection! We’re designing a unique mug for every adventure. ⚓ Support Our Project 💙 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BareBaretoBoraBora 📢 Patrons get early access, ad-free videos, shoutouts, and more! 👕 Merch & Shop 🇪🇺 Europe: https://barebaretoborabora.myspreadshop.net 🇺🇸 US: https://barebaretoborabora.myspreadshop.com 📌 Follow Us: 🌍 Website: https://www.barebaretoborabora.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barebaretoborabora 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BareBareToBoraBora 🎵 All music and sound effects from Artlist.