Getting high with the locals in Papua New Guinea 😵 (Episode 297)
26 January 2025 · 20 min · 197K views
What this video covers
Parlay Revival bunkers 600 liters of diesel in Kaviang, Papua New Guinea, using drums sourced from a local resort to prepare for a 900-mile passage to Biak, Indonesia.2:01 The crew manages the fuel transfer in 30 minutes, relying on the resort's long-term fuel supply and the boat's primary Racor and secondary engine filters for protection.1:49 Before departing, the crew experiences the local custom of chewing betel nut, a stimulant involving a nut, mustard stick, and lime.3:13 The vessel then completes a 350-mile offshore passage to the Hermit Islands, navigating uncharted reefs using Google Maps for visual reference due to inaccurate electronic charts.16:39 During the transit, the crew tests man-overboard recovery under sail at 4.4 knots.13:18 Upon arrival at the Hermit Islands, the crew trades clothing for fresh vegetables and lobster with a local resident named Silas.17:54 Maintenance issues arise when the main winch develops an oil leak caused by a failed top seal, which allowed rainwater to enter the gearbox and displace the lubricant.19:35
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