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Sailing through PIRATE TERRITORY with our PATREONS aboard! | S2 Ep 49
10 March 2025 · 24 min · 3K views · Borneo, Malaysia
What this video covers
The crew of the 60-foot racing yacht NV sails from Tawau to Sandakan along the eastern coast of Malaysian Borneo, navigating waters historically associated with piracy.Watch Local authorities require vessels to report positions twice daily and provide a list of recommended anchorages.2:01 The crew maintains a strict watch for unmarked fishing nets and reefs, relying on visual water-color identification because local charts are unreliable.2:31 Despite these precautions, the boat becomes entangled in an unmarked fishing net, requiring the skipper to enter the water to clear the propeller.2:51 The passage involves shallow depths of approximately 20 meters, necessitating constant vigilance for submerged hazards and abandoned bamboo structures.17:07 The crew hosts ten people on board, managing limited resources like water and a single head, which requires disciplined time management.8:43 The journey includes stops at Mabul Island and Bohe Doulang, as well as visits to an orangutan sanctuary and a sun bear rescue center in Sandakan.4:33
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