The best anchorages and views in Komodo! Sailing Indonesia is awesome!
12 July 2024 · 39 min · 471 views · Komodo National Park
What this video covers
Cruising through the Komodo National Park in Indonesia, the crew of the catamaran Viento Del Mar navigates strong tidal currents, often exceeding three knots, while transiting between Rinca Island, Padar Island, and Komodo Island.0:59 The vessel encounters turbulent water in narrow channels, requiring careful engine management to maintain speed.6:25 The crew anchors in various bays, including a volcanic crater on Rinca, and utilises a portable Sputnik washing machine for laundry.1:07 While sailing, they monitor local fishing traffic and tourist charter boats, noting that many tour operators follow a predictable schedule, leaving anchorages quiet by late afternoon.23:33 The crew visits the main ranger station to view Komodo dragons and completes a hike to the Padar viewpoint.14:47 After transiting to Labuan Bajo, they utilise local dinghy docks and shore-side infrastructure, including the Luansa Hotel, for provisioning and dining.36:11 The passage concludes with snorkelling over coral reefs before the crew prepares for a westward transit toward Bali.36:55
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