SAILING ALONE through the DANGEROUS MIDDLE to Fiji - PT. 1

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SAILING ALONE through the DANGEROUS MIDDLE to Fiji - PT. 1

We are setting sail on the longest voyage we have undertaken as a couple; 1900 miles from Bora Bora to Fiji across a stretch of water known as “The Dangerous Middle” where unpredictable weather conditions and poorly charted reefs are known to challenge the most seasoned sailors. Typically boats island hop across allowing them to sail during shorter, favorable weather windows instead of hoping for 12 days of stable conditions. But we have our fur child Yoda on board so we must sail nonstop to Fiji in order to import her. So we set our compass west, having faith in our ability to navigate our Seawind 1600 Wanderlust safely across this challenging stretch of ocean, to continue exploring and making the most of this one life.

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If you're new here, Harbors Unknown is the story of two dreamers, Kristin & Fabio Potenti, & our dog Yoda. We're a small family living aboard our catamaran, SV Wanderlust, sailing to Harbors Unknown. Exploring the world, connecting with people and places through the local cuisine, and showing how great food can be cooked on a boat with limited space and resources. Seeking to balance the desire to explore and travel to beautiful, remote locations while leaving no footprint, minimizing the Hawthorne effect of the observers who change the environment she or he observes.

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TIMECODES
00:00-06:22 Day 1 Sailing Bora Bora to Fiji
06:23-14:09 Day 2 Sailing Bora Bora to Fiji
14:10-21:31 Wind + Waves Pick Up
21:32-29:21 Need for Speed
29:22-32:26 Washing Machine

[NorahSchumacher-eclb]

Yoda! Yoda!! Yoda!!! Such a cool fur baby… You two consistently have the best content, it’s (“amazing, wow, unreal”) shocking the YouTube community is not ratcheting up your views every video! Keep going, a true fan! 🙋‍♀️🎈

[patrickcrane]

Thank you for all the stats. It makes your channel so much more interesting and educational.

[huldahovergaard]

Another great video!! Fair winds and following seas.

[scottjones]

Fabio looks 😊 super HAPPY 😄 Rockin Roll ❤️ you two 😊

[glennburch]

A gnarly episode, even got a little bit quezzy myself just viewing it. Even poor Yoda did not look like a happy camper. When I was in the USNavy I always got sick first day out at sea, but was good to go afterward. Then in port and sick again after putting back to sea that first day. Dramamine always helped, but made me very tired and sleepy and found it difficult to get any work done when taking it. You guys seem to have developed some serious sea legs. Great seeing you three again. Be well, sail safe. See ya next episode.

[davidfrancis]

THANKS i like learning the sailing techniques you demonstrate on your passage. Enjoy watching your videos ..

[tlowe]

Thanks guys, hopefully the rest of the trip is smoother sailing. Really hope Yoda girl starts feeling better. 👍🏻💕🐾🍖

[drportabledave]

Cheers and applause!! Yall are such a capable and competent team. Fair winds.

[ahminmabed]

Thanks again for another great sailing show. Although you were a little sea sick, the sailing seemed fairly moderate for off trade wind sailing. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the passage. Cheers

[bittersweet]

Bora Bora to Fiji! It’s a big passage of open seas ahead, and I’ve been looking forward to this one! Adjusting to the changing weather and swells looks a bit rough, though, I’m not sure I’ll have the stomach for that crossing! Anyway, you all look cozy, and Yoda will definitely help keep spirits up. Wishing you safe travels! 🌊⛵🐾

[HopeOfJoe]

OH My, Kristin. Soooo bright-eyed and smiles in this episode. 🙌🏻 🙌🏻 Such a great ‘long passage’ treat for us channel subscribers. Bummer on the occasional in-wellness. 🤢 Bummer for little Yoda🤮 Loved the flying of wispy (sp?) and both cooking sensations‼️ We love lamb, yet going to attempt the sausage, bean, garlic and boc choy meal as it had Fabio’s approval. Just a ton of stuff in this episode…..including the speed 💕 woman……..OH my gosh 🎉🤪 See you next time. 🌊💨⛵️🏝️👙🌞✨

[shuzoskates]

Always surprised by watching you coping with very difficult conditions in the mid ocean
we always our fingers crossed
Great video again
We love you guys and Yoda ❤

[cruisingholiday]

Just began watching your channel and subscribed today. Thanks for taking me along for the adventure!!! Cheers!!

[DYoung-vtpq]

Love you guys! That winged spinnaker is beautiful. Safe travels. ❤

[gpsteel]

I think the writer in you, Kristin, helps a little to quiet the envy in me for the part of the Pacific you Two are cruising. Our own memories of time spent sailing through Polynesia help too. Thanks.

[Ghost_Recon_Actual]

thanks for posting this video. Is it correct that this video is from June? You guys have been busy. I'm going to enjoy the videos as we catch up

[HenryGlenn-mr]

Hi I really enjoy your videos. My wife is a classmate with Ray's wife so we keep up with you guys. I hope you can get caught up with the present in the future. 4 months behind with your timeline is a bit much. Safe passage and fair winds.

[acaciomadeira]

What canned beans you using are those italian cannelini beans, that dish looks good is it bok choy, italian sausage, garlic, and beans, and bean water, you serve it like a soup or you reduce the bean water so its more concentrated like brothy bean stew. My mom and dad are portuguese and she makes this soupe somewhat simmiler its pinto beans some are puree into the bean cooking liquid to add flavour to the water and grated carrots, turnip, collard greens and a good dolop of xtra virgin olive at the end before eating oh and sometimes some white wine chorizo in the begining to give water chorizo flavour

[darrellpugh]

Yoda Yo Yoda Bo Bo Boda Fo Fo Foda Mo Mo Moda Yo Da ! Fair Winds 😎

[deerfootnz]

I did this trip in June for a yacht delivery Papeete to Brisbane. I did the 1900 mikes from Papeete to Vavau in 13 days. Motu One is pronounced oh-nay, of course. Your spinnaker has a huge hole in it, you should get it fixed