Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47's Resilience

Continuing the Dynamic Passage – Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47's Resilience

By Gary, Delivery Skipper at Yacht Delivery Solutions

Date: Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

Today, the dynamic conditions persisted, though not quite with the same intensity as last night's peak. We continued to experience 20-30 knots of wind and substantial seas, often exceeding 4 meters. Fortunately, these waves remained predominantly from aft of the beam.

The view from a Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47 on a yacht delivery to Fiji with a blue cloudless sky and large waves

You can see the angle of the hull.

While this still meant a lively ride, throwing us around a bit, it prevented the jarring impacts of head-on seas that can be so punishing on any vessel.

The Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47 continued to handle these conditions with impressive resilience. Her robust construction and stable catamaran platform meant that even as large waves built and occasionally broke into the cockpit, the boat remained composed, shedding water quickly through its efficient drainage system. These are the moments that truly test a vessel's design and build quality, and the Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47 is passing with flying colors.

A Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47 on a yacht delivery to Fiji taken from the bow looking forward. you can see the port navigation light at sunset and the cloudy sky is orange

The crew, too, is performing admirably, maintaining sharp focus during watches despite the continuous motion. This highlights the importance of experienced yacht delivery skippers who can adapt to changing conditions and ensure optimal comfort and safety throughout the passage.

We are pushing forward, making good progress towards Fiji, even as the Pacific continues to show us its powerful side. Every mile covered in these conditions is a testament to the combined capabilities of the Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47 and a dedicated professional crew committed to a safe yacht delivery.

Yacht Delivery Solutions specializes in catamaran delivery, expertly handling demanding ocean conditions and showcasing the robust performance of vessels like the Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47.

Our yacht delivery skippers are committed to ensuring a safe and efficient transit from Auckland to Fiji, adapting to every challenge the sea presents. Learn more about our professional and reliable yacht transport services.

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