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Living BIG on a little budget sail boat– Off Grid Isolation Ep.82
18 September 2020 · 17 min · 72K views · Indonesia
What this video covers
Cruising sailors anchored in an Indonesian bay during a pandemic-related lockdown rely on a weekly boat delivery service for fresh produce and basic supplies.2:02 Because local surf resorts are closed, the delivery operator, Mr. Liang, serves as the primary link for food, which is ordered via a written list.2:13 Costs for staples like canned beans are significantly higher than in the UK due to delivery fees and remote-area pricing.4:27 To maintain hygiene and conserve water, the crew disinfects and unpacks all groceries before bringing them aboard, discarding cardboard to prevent pest infestations.4:46 The crew rations long-term stores, including alcohol and cheese, to extend their independence.7:35 A second-hand surfboard, nicknamed "Patch," was acquired through the delivery service to learn surfing in a small, reef-protected sandy patch after a storm eroded the local beach.11:59 Despite epoxy repairs to cracks and water ingress, the board eventually failed.13:42 The crew continues to supplement their diet with fresh lobster purchased from local fishermen.14:12
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