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This Is Why We sail | S3 Ep 5
8 March 2026 · 13 min · 3K views · Riau Islands, Indonesia
Dinghy approaches fishing boat SKPT NATUNA 04 at pontoon
What this video covers
Jo, Timo, and Nemo, sailing the Open 66, anchored in a sheltered channel in the southern Natuna Islands of Indonesia to wait out the tail end of Storm Senya.▶ 0:20 Low on fuel and anticipating calm winds, the crew took their dinghy ashore to a small village to purchase diesel from a local fishing operation.▶ 0:52 They found the village exceptionally clean, featuring stilt houses, clear lagoon water, and a local cafe run by a resident named Andy.▶ 2:41 The crew successfully sourced fuel from drums stored on a fishing boat at a pontoon.▶ 1:33 Beyond the logistics, the visit provided an opportunity to interact with the local community, observe traditional boat-hauling pulley systems, and explore the village infrastructure.▶ 4:32 The stop highlights the value of exploring remote anchorages in the South China Sea, particularly those situated between Borneo and the Anambas Islands, where local hospitality and community life offer a contrast to the demands of offshore passage-making.
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