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The Java Saga; James Attempts to Escape Indonesia & Battles Storms off the Coast of Java Long Format
6 de abril de 2025 · 49 min · 52K visitas · Java
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A solo sailor aboard the Triteia attempts to navigate the north coast of Java during the onset of the northwest monsoon, facing repeated engine failures caused by contaminated fuel and air leaks in the secondary fuel filter.9:04 After multiple attempts to depart an anchorage, the engine dies in a narrow, current-swept channel, forcing the crew to rely on the headsail to return to safety.6:48 The sailor struggles with a failing Raymarine auto-tiller in heavy squalls and high winds, eventually abandoning the passage toward Borneo due to the lack of protected anchorages and the danger of hand-steering in 35-knot gusts.37:14 The vessel faces additional hazards from unlit fish fences and large barges in shipping lanes.17:09 After covering 5,500 nautical miles, the sailor decides to return to a marina in Thailand to store the boat for the remainder of the monsoon season.43:22 The experience highlights the difficulty of sourcing clean diesel in Indonesia and the necessity of prioritizing vessel and crew safety over maintaining a rigid cruising schedule.
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