Sailing NV · video

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The crew of the 10-ton Open 66 sailing vessel NV spent a year cruising through Indonesia, navigating the Komodo National Park, Bali, and Lombok.0:58 To manage the boat’s deep draft in poorly charted, reef-heavy waters, the crew utilised satellite imagery to identify safe passages and anchorages, often sounding depths manually while manoeuvring through narrow reef passes.6:58 During their time in the Komodo National Park, they encountered Komodo dragons and swam with manta rays at cleaning stations.2:13 After arriving in Bali in December 2023, they left the boat on two moorings in Serangan Harbour for six weeks, returning to find significant marine growth on the hull.17:31 While planning an Indian Ocean crossing, the crew ultimately postponed the passage due to worsening gearbox issues and a pregnancy, choosing instead to haul out for repairs and spend the summer cruising the Gili Islands with family.23:39 The vessel’s lightweight construction allowed for 5-knot speeds in light wind, confirming the viability of cruising in a racing-style boat.16:07

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