How did we navigate the TREACHEROUS Tomia entrance???
29 November 2023 · 13 min · 185 views · Tomea Island
What this video covers
Cozzy and Mitcho navigate their catamaran, Ocean Lady, into the anchorage at Pulau Tomia, Indonesia, through a narrow entrance characterized by shallow depths of less than two meters and surrounding coral bommies.1:33 To avoid grounding, the crew stations two people at the bow for visual navigation while contending with a strong opposing current.1:47 After successfully anchoring at the port of Waha, the crew explores the island, visiting the 16th-century Pachua Fort, which features historical Dutch cannons and served as a refuge for local inhabitants during colonial conflicts.9:37 The island, part of the Wakatobi regency, offers significant snorkeling and diving opportunities along its shallow reefs and vertical drop-offs.11:21 The crew later departs for the nearby island of Hoga, again utilizing visual spotters to clear the surrounding reef systems.12:35
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