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Sailors From All Over the World Come to This Deserted Island for a BBQ
7 December 2025 · 21 min · 9K views · Pulau Singa Besar
What this video covers
Singapasar, a small island off Malaysia's coast near the Thailand border, hosts a recurring beach barbecue every other Friday that draws sailors anchoring out from Langkawi.0:11 Camille and Jesse make the roughly 45-minute sail from Langkawi, anchor among 12 other boats, and join the gathering ashore.3:21 The centerpiece is a wood-fire brick barbecue built directly on the beach by sailors who arrived with bricks and cement; participants bring meat, vegetables, salads, and dips to share.5:25 A separate practical feature: a local sailor ran a hose from a mountain waterfall down to the beach, giving cruisers access to fresh water for rinsing off.7:39 Wildlife management is an active concern — monkeys regularly attempt to steal food from the grill.6:29 Beyond the barbecue, the anchorage gives access to cliff jumping, fishing, and swimming in the surrounding Langkawi waters.11:13 The return passage includes post-anchor cleanup: washing and tagging the anchor chain by meter.19:05 The video also previews an upcoming recap of six months aboard their boat Stella.21:27
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