Sailing Triteia · video

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The 38-ft sailboat Triteia completes a 180-nautical-mile passage from the Kai Islands to Banda in the Spice Islands, Indonesia, over 48 hours.1:23 Upon arrival, the crew executes a Mediterranean-style mooring in a deep-water cove near a local resort.4:02 Because depths reach 300 feet close to the shore, the crew drops the anchor in deep water and runs a 100-meter shoreline to trees on the beach.4:13 Maneuvering the full-keel vessel in reverse against wind and current proves difficult, requiring the use of the dinghy to assist with positioning.8:06 The crew scouts the anchorage in the dinghy beforehand to confirm depth and clearance.7:43 Following the mooring, the crew participates in a local cooking class, learning to prepare traditional Indonesian dishes using regional spices including nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, galangal, and lemongrass.9:17

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