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We're back to SAILING in remote Indonesia – Ep.86
6 November 2020 · 18 min · 70K views · Tello Islands
What this video covers
Cruising in remote Indonesia, the crew of the 37-foot monohull Florence navigates shallow, reef-strewn channels using eyeball navigation.1:18 Because local charts are often inaccurate or outdated, the crew relies on visual identification of water color changes to distinguish deep water from reefs, a technique they refined while sailing the atolls of French Polynesia.3:31 Polarized sunglasses are essential for this method.4:01 During a transit between anchorages, the crew motors through a narrow channel in calm conditions, noting that rain squalls can obscure reef visibility and force a reliance on GPS tracks.5:24 The crew also manages the logistical challenges of remote cruising, specifically the necessity of cash-only transactions in areas lacking international ATMs.11:28 Obtaining currency requires a five-hour round-trip ferry journey to a larger town, where the crew must navigate language barriers and potential bank card declines.11:47 Despite these logistical hurdles and the isolation of the pandemic, the crew maintains a community with other cruising sailors through shared radio communication and beach gatherings.8:20
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