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Getting ready for north west monsoon and exploring Bali EP97
11 January 2024 · 14 min · 579 views · Bali
What this video covers
Gerard and Jacqueline, crew of the sailing yacht Avanti, fabricate a custom hatch cover using a 30,000 IDR waterproof tarp and whipping twine to keep their cabin dry during the approaching monsoon season.2:38 They secure the tarp with a halyard to allow ventilation while preventing rain ingress.3:49 While Avanti remains anchored in a calm bay, the crew travels from Lombok to Bali via ferry to visit friends.5:00 They compare the slow ferry, which takes nearly a full day and docks in the northwest, to the faster, more expensive option.5:13 During their stay in Bali, they explore the Nusa Dua resort area, visit the Uluwatu temple, and observe local Hindu customs in Ubud.5:46 The crew notes that they are currently stationary in Indonesia waiting for the monsoon season to shift before attempting an Indian Ocean crossing.13:23 They plan to reduce their content release schedule to bi-weekly until they resume their circumnavigation.13:37
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