Sailing Nandji - Frothlyfe · video

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Nandji - Frothlyfe departs Langkawi, Malaysia, for a 270-mile passage to Sabang, Indonesia.17:58 Shortly after departure, the crew hears a rhythmic noise from the hull, prompting them to turn back to Langkawi.12:03 Josh identifies the issue as a loose rope cutter on the Max Prop feathering propeller; he secures the component with zip ties while in the water, allowing the vessel to resume the voyage.11:31 The crew maintains a three-hour watch rotation during the 48-hour transit, encountering 10–15 knots of wind and heavy shipping traffic in the Malacca Strait.14:15 They utilize Starlink for real-time weather monitoring via the PredictWind app, which helps them navigate around unfavorable winds and identify a favorable current near the northern tip of Sumatra.4:44 The passage concludes with calm, glassy conditions upon arrival in Sabang.18:19

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