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I’m Struggling… Burnout, Boats & Behind the Scenes
26 May 2025 · 13 min · 15K views · Indonesia
What this video covers
The creator of the sailing channel Expedition Drenched details the challenges of managing a two-vessel fleet and a 24-person crew while maintaining a consistent production schedule.8:56 The workload, which includes captaining, editing, and personnel management, led to significant burnout during a six-month refit of the boat Millennium.3:31 This period of intense labour caused a temporary loss of interest in vlogging and a resentment toward the vessel.4:28 Recent travels through Indonesia, including diving in Sabang, visiting the Mentawai tribe, and encountering mola mola in Nusa Penida, helped restore the creator's motivation.5:47 The upcoming itinerary includes a month-long stop in Timor-Leste to observe the blue whale migration, providing a planned period of reduced crew responsibilities and personal downtime.12:21 The creator emphasises that operating a floating community requires substantial, often invisible labour that frequently conflicts with the time required for video production.11:18
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