4000 Miles Later… We Made It to French Polynesia EP77

4,000 Miles and we have made it half way across the Pacific Ocean. We finally made it! Join us as we drop anchor in French Polynesia to explore the stunning island of Raiatea. After our massive ocean crossing from Australia, through Fiji we finally arrived in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. While everyone has heard of our neighbor, Bora Bora, we decided to spend our first week here exploring the "lesser-known" gem of Raiatea. In this episode, we take you along as we navigate the turquoise waters, handle the logistics of getting fuel for the boat in a remote paradise, and discover everything this incredible South Pacific island has to offer. From the lush green mountains to the vibrant coral reefs, Raiatea blew us away. If you're planning a sailing trip to French Polynesia or just love ocean adventure, this is an island you cannot miss! In this video: Arriving in French Polynesia after a 4,000-mile Pacific crossing. Dropping anchor and first impressions of Raiatea. Boat logistics: Finding fuel and supplies in the islands. Exploring the hidden spots of Raiatea (The "Secret neighbor" of Bora Bora). Life on board our boat as we continue our journey to North America. Notable Places Visited: Restaurant Fare Vainui ________________________________________________________________________________________ 👀 WATCH NEXT – Don’t Miss These Adventures! 🎬 BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT OF OUR LIVES! We Explain How Our Lives Completely Changed 👉 https://youtu.be/f07Cte18WXo 🌴 Fiji to Tahiti Crossing Leg #1 Part 1 Fiji to Tahiti 👉 https://youtu.be/lShspNLAYY0 🌴 Fiji to Tahiti Crossing Part #2 👉 https://youtu.be/AiD0X6nEy8s ________________________________________________________________________________________ 🌴 COME HANG OUT WITH US 🎥 Patreon – Exclusive content, early videos, and Lindsey responds to every message personally! 👉 Join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/The71Percent 📸 Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/nathan.cicio/ 📸 Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/lindsey.leigh.lock/ 📘 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/the71percent 🌐 Our Website 👉 https://www.the71percent.com 🌐 Selene Yachts 👉 https://www.seleneamericas.com ________________________________________________________________________________________ ⚓ STUFF WE LOVE (and actually use) These aren’t just random links — this is gear we use on Ruth Pearl all the time. Some links are affiliate links, which means if you click and buy something, we get a tiny commission (at no extra cost to you). It helps keep us afloat — literally. 💙 Others are simply because they are great tools for boaters and explorers alike. -🌤️ PredictWind https://www.predictwind.com/?ref=mdzknwj *Weather routing, predictions and patterns. -⚓ Mantus Marine https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=176 *Bridles, Ground Tackle, Scuba Gear & Great People!! -⚓︎ Ultra Anchors https://ultraproducts.tr/ *Our Choice of Anchor ...So We Sleep at Night -🎥 BoatEye 360 Night Camera https://boateye360.com/ *Night Vision Camera, great for anchorages and very low light situations -⚡️O.M.N.I Bob https://www.oceanmarinenav.com/ *Our weather router, because no software can replace experience 🙋🏻‍♀️ Lindsey's Style https://shopmy.us/shop/lindseyleighlock *All the things Lindsey likes...Interior Decorating to Fashion ________________________________________________________________________________________ ⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:25 Headed to Fuel Up 05:00 Docking 08:00 Day 2 off the dock 11:00 Going Land Exploring 18:45 Scenic Cruise / New Anchorage 24:45 Snorkeling 27:00 Dinner Restaurant Fare Vainui 29:00 The Trash Run Fiasco 36:00 More Snorkeling