Sailing Nandji - Frothlyfe · video

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Australian sailors Josh and his partner face urgent visa expiration deadlines while refitting their boat, Nandji - Frothlyfe, in a Malaysian boatyard.0:03 The couple, who have a newborn daughter, Tallulah, struggle to manage boat maintenance, including keel repairs and glassing, alongside the logistical challenges of exporting their dog, Marley, to Australia.1:59 Because Marley cannot enter Australia directly from Malaysia, they arrange a complex transit involving a flight to New Zealand for quarantine before his final transport to Australia.9:54 After receiving an initial nine-day notice to leave the country, the couple joins a Zoom conference with local officials to advocate for the cruising community, highlighting the economic contributions of yachties.5:09 Following this advocacy, the Malaysian government grants a visa extension for all yachties in the country until the end of the year.11:31 This extension allows the crew to finalize their departure preparations and select favorable weather windows for their planned passage through Indonesia to Australia.12:29

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