The locals get super serious when big money's involved! - EPISODE 300!!
16 February 2025 · 30 min · 263K views
What this video covers
The crew of the catamaran Parlay Revival transits from the Hermit Islands, Papua New Guinea, to Biak, Indonesia, covering 50 miles of open water in light wind conditions. Before departing the Hermit Islands, the crew assists local residents with fiberglass repairs on a speedboat and provides Starlink internet access to the remote community.15:56 During the passage, the crew experiences a technical failure when the spinnaker tack line pulls through the jammers and blocks because of a missing stopper knot, requiring the sail to be doused and redeployed.21:42 Upon arrival in Biak, the crew completes the customs and immigration clearance process, which they describe as efficient and welcoming compared to previous experiences in other countries.28:15 The passage includes a stop at the Ninigo Islands to observe a traditional sailing canoe race with a 10,000 kina prize.4:56 The crew notes that light-wind spinnaker sailing, while comfortable, increases wear and tear on rigging and gear.24:57
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