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Sailing Into the Jungle to Find the Perfect Wave
20 June 2026 · 20 min · 10K views · Canggu
What this video covers
A group of cruisers anchored in Nias, Indonesia, organizes a land-based expedition to locate a surf break.0:34 The crew includes Camille and Jesse from the catamaran Stella, Alvaro and Camila from the catamaran Gambiaja, and Matt and Grace from the monohull Gypsy Soul.1:47 The group travels by dinghy to a beach, then treks through jungle trails and across coral coastline to reach the surf spot.3:55 Upon arrival, they encounter high tide and significant sand fly activity, which they mitigate by building a fire.8:19 As the tide recedes, the surf conditions improve, allowing the group to surf the break.9:57 The return journey involves navigating back through the village during a Sunday church service.16:05 The expedition highlights the logistical challenges of accessing remote surf breaks in Indonesia, including navigating without maps, managing tidal windows, and dealing with local insects.
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