Sailing Doodles · video

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The crew of Doodles explores the islands of southern Thailand during the rainy season, visiting the Captain Hook Resort on the island and navigating local rivers via traditional longtail boats.1:28 These vessels feature a direct-drive prop shaft without a transmission.8:17 While departing an anchorage, the crew discovers a mass of wire tangled in their anchor chain, which threatened to damage the windlass.8:48 They subsequently sail 16 miles to Koh Rong, a national park where they pay 200 baht per person and 100 baht per boat to utilize mooring buoys for up to five consecutive nights.10:50 The crew snorkels the local reefs, noting abundant small fish and coral, before returning to anchor at Comac.12:52 They emphasize the importance of inspecting mooring buoys for structural integrity before use.13:34

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