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A crew sailing a 50-foot trimaran in the Koh Lanta archipelago, Thailand, encounters aggressive long-tail macaques on a beach.0:56 During the encounter, a crew member sustains a bite while protecting his son, necessitating immediate medical intervention for rabies and tetanus.4:21 The treatment requires an initial series of injections into the wound site followed by a multi-week vaccination schedule.8:04 The crew notes that local beaches are notorious for monkey attacks and advises carrying sticks for protection.17:14

While navigating the region, the crew manages tidal sandbars and shallow water by monitoring depth sensors and using dinghies carefully to avoid stranding at low tide.11:09 They utilize engine power to run water makers when wind speeds drop below six knots.11:32 The transit involves monitoring for fishing pots and upwellings that mimic shallow sandbars.11:49 The crew emphasizes the importance of anchoring in sand rather than rock for security and confirms anchor set by diving.16:17 They also monitor the northeast and southwest monsoon seasons to plan safe overnight anchorages.16:00

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