Croc-infested river deep in a Papuan jungle. (ep 299)
10 August 2025 · 16 min · 3K views · Kibui Bay
What this video covers
The crew of the 40-foot catamaran Treadrunner explores a remote river in Kibui Bay, Raja Ampat, by dinghy.0:33 After anchoring the vessel in five metres of water near the river mouth, the crew navigates several kilometres upstream through mangrove forests and jungle.0:37 They time the excursion to coincide with the incoming tide to facilitate navigation, though they note that tidal timing in remote river systems remains difficult to predict accurately.9:31 The crew utilises Sportic brand waterproof binoculars with integrated rangefinders to assist with navigation and anchoring distances, noting that the rangefinder helps verify clearance from nearby vessels and land features.8:18 The excursion concludes when a fallen tree blocks further progress up the river.11:28 The crew plans to haul out Treadrunner in Sorong for maintenance in the following week.15:15
More from Sailing Learning By Doing
From Sailing Learning By Doing — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analysed video.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.