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Lemur Madness! Sailing through Madagascar - Sailing SV Delos Ep. 98
30 December 2016 · 19 min · 277K views · Nosy Momoko
What this video covers
The crew of SV Delos sails 18 miles from Nosy Be to Nosy Momoko, Madagascar, in 15 knots of wind on a beam reach.1:31 The vessel maintains speeds over 8 knots during the transit.1:53 Upon arrival, the crew explores the island, encountering local lemurs and visiting a village where residents construct traditional wooden dhows using hand tools without electricity.11:26 The crew observes a local boat-launching ceremony involving a zebu sacrifice, traditional prayers, and the manual transport of a large wooden vessel toward the water using logs and manpower.11:10 Despite the community's efforts, the boat makes only 10 metres of progress over several hours due to the vessel's weight and obstacles in the terrain.17:25 With visa expiration approaching, the crew departs for Crater Bay to prepare for their exit from Madagascar.18:00 The experience highlights the self-sufficient nature of remote coastal villages and the slow pace of traditional boat-building and launching processes in the region.
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