Sam Holmes Sailing · video

What this video covers

Sam Holmes sails from Brunei to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, navigating shipping channels and squalls while managing gear maintenance and repairs. During the transit, he uses a drone to inspect a chafed main halyard, subsequently shortening the line to remove the damaged section.5:35 To improve lazy jack performance, he 3D prints custom pulleys using PETG filament and attaches them with Dyneema soft shackles.10:38 While sailing downwind in 20- to 27-knot squalls, the parasailor unfurls unexpectedly, requiring an immediate dousing on deck to prevent damage.22:34 The crew stops at Tiga Island, identified as a filming location for the reality show Survivor, and visits a marine research station before anchoring in a remote cove.6:29 Throughout the passage, the boat encounters heavy insect swarms and varying marina infrastructure, including non-standard power plugs that require specific adapters.26:42 The trip concludes with plans to transit the Sulu Sea.27:00

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