Sailing Catalpa · video

What this video covers

The crew of the 40-foot catamaran Catalpa anchors in Misool, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, to explore local reefs and sandbanks.1:00 The family spends their time snorkeling in shallow waters, including a night snorkel over coral heads at a depth of approximately two meters.7:50 They frequently travel in company with another family, often rafting their boats together at anchor to share meals and coordinate activities like spearfishing and surfing.7:12 During the stay, the generator fails, preventing the use of an electric rice cooker.12:06 The captain identifies the cause as sediment buildup in the carburetor bowl and a clogged jet.12:30 After cleaning the carburetor bowl and jet with cleaner, the generator restarts successfully.13:59

More from Sailing Catalpa

Sailing to the most remote waves in the tuamotusOct 2026the most sharks we have ever seenOct 2026the clearest water we have ever seen...The TuamotusOct 2026arriving to the most remote atolls on earth...the TuamotusSept 2026

From Sailing Catalpa — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analysed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.