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The Calm Before the Breakdowns — Sailing Borneo’s Wild Coast | S2 Ep 78
9 November 2025 · 15 min · 5K views · Coast of North Borneo, Malaysia
What this video covers
The crew of the vessel NV cruises the remote coastline of North Borneo between Kudat and Kota Kinabalu, navigating light winds and frequent tropical squalls.1:48 The transit relies on a newly installed Nanni engine, which provides consistent power for maintaining speed during wind-against-tide conditions.0:53 To compensate for a non-functional watermaker, the crew utilizes a custom-built rain catcher system fabricated in Kudat, which effectively fills the boat's water tanks during the wet season.8:45 Exploration of the region includes stops at Pulau Asokan and Pulau Pandan Pandan, where the crew observes local stilt villages and wildlife, including potential crocodile sightings.2:39 The crew notes significant plastic pollution on remote beaches and discusses potential waste-to-fuel or building-material solutions.5:45 The passage serves as a break from ongoing refit projects, though the crew anticipates future mechanical challenges, including fuel management and windlass repairs.13:17
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