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Surfing the Mentawai Islands Off Our Sailboat
25 July 2026 · 26 min · 29K views · Canggu
What this video covers
Camille Milligan and Jesse host guests Kai and Georgia aboard their sailboat, Stella, in the Mentawai Islands to surf and transit to a new anchorage. The crew prepares for the arrival of their guests by cleaning the vessel and running the water maker.▶ 1:09 While sailing to a more sheltered anchorage, the crew travels in company with two other boats, including a solo sailor named Ben who is experiencing gearbox failure.▶ 8:51 During the passage, the crew uses rain squalls to wash the deck and collect fresh water.▶ 10:42 They successfully end a four-month fishing drought by trolling with a new rod and lure brought by Kai, landing two large fish, including a yellowfin tuna, after a 20-minute fight.▶ 12:52 Upon arrival at the new location, the crew anchors in clear water near a reef to access jungle trails and surf breaks.▶ 22:48
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