Croc infested River Deep in a Papuan Jungle. (ep 299)
10 de agosto de 2025 · 16 min · 3K visitas · Kibui Bay
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The crew of the 40-foot catamaran *Treadrunner* explores a remote river in Kibui Bay, Raja Ampat, by dinghy.▶ 0:33 After anchoring the vessel in five meters of water near the river mouth, the crew navigates several kilometers upstream through mangrove forests and jungle.▶ 0:37 They time the excursion to coincide with the incoming tide to facilitate navigation, though they note that tidal timing in remote river systems remains difficult to predict accurately.▶ 9:31 The crew utilizes Sportic brand waterproof binoculars with integrated rangefinders to assist with navigation and anchoring distances, noting that the rangefinder helps verify clearance from nearby vessels and land features.▶ 8:18 The excursion concludes when a fallen tree blocks further progress up the river.▶ 11:28 The crew plans to haul out *Treadrunner* in Sorong for maintenance in the following week.▶ 15:15
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