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Ill‑Prepared Escape To Palmyra
- Stéphane and Buck decide to sail to Palmyra to escape law and live off-grid, despite inexperience and a poorly repaired boat.
- Their trip is fraught with seasickness, navigation errors, and dwindling supplies before they even reach the island.
The Grahams' Radio Routine
- Malcolm and Eleanor "Muff" Graham arrive on Palmyra aboard Sea Wind and set a routine of weekly radio check‑ins with friends in Hawaii.
- They contrast sharply with Buck and Stéphane: skilled sailors who value preparation and regular contact with the outside world.
Island Tensions Over Resources
- After both couples join the island community, tensions rise over resources, dogs, and cutting trees, exposing divergent survival styles.
- Buck and Stéphane rely on coconuts and fail at gardening while Mac and Muff forage, fix boats, and share supplies.