Sailing Nahoa · video

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Nahoa, a cruising vessel, transits to Komodo National Park in Indonesia to observe Komodo dragons in their natural habitat.Watch The crew anchors in a mangrove-lined inlet near Rinca, noting the proximity of other vessels in the crowded anchorage.4:23 During a guided hike on the island, the crew observes mating behavior among the lizards and learns about their reproductive cycle, including the use of a hemipenis, the eight-to-nine-month incubation period, and the cannibalistic survival strategies of hatchlings.8:44 The island supports a stable population of approximately 1,500 Komodo dragons, which prey on local water buffalo and deer.7:05 The crew also discusses the benefits of cruising in areas with other boats after spending extended periods in remote locations.2:30

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