Why So Few Visit This Remote Pacific Island [Ep. 156]
Discover the hidden gem you didn't know existed! Join us as we uncover the stunning beauty and unique culture of Mangareva, a destination that's been kept a secret until now. From pristine beaches to adventurous hikes, get ready for a visual journey that will leave you longing for more. Don't forget to like, comment, and suscribe for more travel inspiration!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro: Explore one of the worlds most remote places in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean. Difficult to reach this island hosts amazing landscapes, an almost extinct local polynesian language, and a kind culture.
1:01 - Sunrise in French Polynesia: Kate paddleboards (SUP) to town to buy some fresh french bread and crossiants and speaks some of the endangered Mangaraven language.
3:24 - We visit an ancient church and monastary built by the first european explorers to visit this remote group of atolls.
3:58 - Discussing the French influence and learning more about the endangered ancient local language of Mangaraven, which less than 600 people on the island still speak as well as their friendly and helpful culture. This is one of the remaining places in the world that you can still see its cuturual roots from before european influence.
5:11 - Curtis visits a singlehanded sailor to assist him with boat repairs. His sailboat has an all electric drivetrain and his goal is to sail around the world without the use of fossil fuels. We tour his boat, view the electric motors and solor panels, and learn more about his journey.
8:27 - We learn how black pearls are made! We visit a pearl farm wich produces the famous black pearls and they show us step by step how pearls are made. We take a look at some of the worlds most beautiful and rare pearls as we learn about how pearls are graded, what makes pearls valuable, and more.
11:50 - Tall Ships: the island is visited by two old tall ships. One, a two master schooner, and the second a three masted barque. We fly the drone to watch as the ships navigate the dangerous reef entrance to the harbor and go aboard for a tour or the Europa.
13:05 - Landing a Marlin! The local fisherman went offshore fishing and landed a huge marlin early in the day and brought it back to feed the town. We jumped in our dinghy and headed to their waterfront house to purchase some marlin steaks to put on the grill!
14:59 - We hike, climb, and treck to the top of the tallest peak on the island, Mt. Duff. We took in the amazing 360 views of the island and archipelogo, we were able to see many miles out into the horizon where the Pacific Ocean meets the sky.
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Roxie seems to love fish , she is definitely enjoying her life at sea
Wow. That was not only entertaining but very educational. The narration and editing are amazing. Coffee with Sweet Ruca just keeps getting better. I'll have to research how the marketing chain works with the pearls getting from the Islanders to the stores now. Pretty amazing how the old Tall Ships are upgraded with modern technology. Yall keep having fun and stay safe. Bill
Congrats on the 12 years together, y’all. 🎉 What a nice island. As nice as seeing Curtis giving Peter a hand in fixing his boat (sailing community at its finest) and the marlin stakes prepared by chef Curtis. Nice job. Y’all rock!
Nice! The island is at 23.11S, 134.97E - if you find that coordinate and zoom out in (Google) maps until you see the circle of the earth and place this in the middle, then it dawns on you how far away this is from continents. It seems like Australia is (a bit) farther away than Antarctica and South America from here.
OMG WOW😱‼️ What a lovely place to live and visit. Soooo glad you chose some different places to sail to as we’ve all seen the usual. They are also nice, yet Gambier is so very niiiice🎉 🎉?? Have never eaten that fish. See you next time. ✨🌊💨⛵️🏝️👙🌞✨
Great edit Kate.
😀😀👍👍❤❤ Nice pearls neckless Kate and you differently know where it came from!
Absolutely the stuff dreams are made of!
@SailingSweetRuca
21 күн бұрын
What an amazing time!
Hi Kate, as a french it is a great pleasure to hear you using some french language. Most of sailors don't even try!
Fantastically nice, and finally not freezing! 🇸🇪😄😀💕
@SailingSweetRuca
Ай бұрын
You got that right!
@3:08 that's as close to perfect as reality gets. well deserved! thanks for having me along..
One of my favorites, FANTASTIC! 😎🎉🩷🩵
Thanks for taking us along. Great editing and videography.
Loving your channel, great episode as always. Congratulations on 12 years. Have fun guys
Looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing !!
Great video!
Oh "pain au chocolat".... Yummy... 😋 Loved Europa... Beautiful... ❤Take Care Both 🙏
Brilliant stuff. Thank you for sharing. Your content is always so human and heart warming.
Thank you
I love the video and the comments. Kate. I sure wish I was there. Can't wait to get my necklace
Awsome!!!
From Patagonia, to the middle of the unknown Gambiera Islands. Every Adventure is a stunner. Two Sailors and a Dog I can state a yours is a Gift that keeps giving in an adventures life well lead. Thanks Kate very good narration. SV Skoiern IV PS the saying goes a True Traveler Never Arrives.
Absolutely beautiful. 👏👏
@SailingSweetRuca
21 күн бұрын
We agree!
Awesome video so authentic and rich in content. THANK YOU!!
Lol, I love the thumbs up when the drive shaft was inserted. Peter was underwater at the time so I'm not sure how he saw it.😂
@SailingSweetRuca
21 күн бұрын
Haha I was thinking the same thing! -Kate
Pretty Flippin awesome...
Awesome, thankyou 👍😎👍
WOW! Absolutely beautiful.
Outstanding on all counts
Wow this is a beautiful piece of film work.
@SailingSweetRuca
29 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
Definitely getting really good with your videos
Thank you so much !
Love you guys. ✌🏼
Is it time to Long Haul it over for the Races in just a few weeks? ⛵
Always love your off the beaten path cruising. And as for fossil fuels - I'd bet his lubricants are made of fossil fuels
I saw that three mast dutch vessel a few weeks ago in Estern Island
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Very nice, thanks for taking us all there. Oh and don't say chocolate croissant to the french, it is forbidden :D They are pain au chocolat!
Just once, could you call her, "Roxy, the sea dog"!?
@SailingSweetRuca
21 күн бұрын
I will try to remember!
@michaelg7076
21 күн бұрын
@@SailingSweetRuca love that Roxy, such a good dog!
Peter said 'welcome aboard to the first self-sustaining yacht' - I don't think that is an accurate statement - please tell him to check out Capt. Reid Stowe's adventures on his self-built 'Schooner Anne'. Reid made history by being the first to sail 3 years without seeing land/outside help from other people. He is now an artist docked in NYS environs. But if you google his past life, you will find his historic adventure. I went to see him when he docked for his first time after 3 yrs - and for the record, I'm sure he would welcome any comments/questions. -Darcee
@SailingSweetRuca
Ай бұрын
Another excellent adventure!
I really detest intrusive political ads
@SailingSweetRuca
Ай бұрын
We do, too. Unfortunately, KZreadrs do not choose which ads are shown. As you can imagine, they would be different in each country! Patrons get early viewing with no ads. Just an idea!