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The Sailing Brothers transit 130 miles from the island of Bana to Ambon, Indonesia, on an overnight passage.0:41 To avoid unlit fishing platforms and potential debris, the crew reduces sail and eventually heaves to for the final hours of darkness.8:59 The catamaran maintains a stable drift of 1.6 knots while hove to in 7 knots of wind.10:28 Upon arrival in Ambon, the crew anchors in 28 meters of water.14:23 The city presents a stark contrast to their previous remote locations, characterized by high population density, intense noise from competing mosque broadcasts, and significant pollution.15:53 The crew notes the prevalence of local fishing platforms, which utilize long nylon lines and coconut-shell structures to aggregate predatory fish.2:35 While the vessel remains stable in offshore conditions, the crew finds the urban environment of Ambon overwhelming and chaotic.13:32

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