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The crew of the catamaran *Learning By Doing* spent five to six weeks cruising the Togian Islands in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.16:15 They entered the archipelago through the town of Wakai, where they restocked fresh produce and utilized a public mooring.0:40 Navigation through the region requires satellite imagery to identify unmarked reefs, as the area features deep water interspersed with shallow coral formations.12:03 The crew anchored off Kadidri Island and frequented Harmony Bay Cottages, which offers guest dining and snorkeling access.6:58 They later moved to a government-installed mooring at Pulau Papan, a village built on stilts by the Bajo people.13:38 The crew sourced drinkable mountain water from a natural spring near their anchorage.4:00 Internet connectivity remains limited, though signals are accessible from specific high points on islands like Pulau Papan.14:52 The region experiences minimal wind, necessitating frequent motoring for short passages between 7 and 15 miles.12:46

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