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James, sailing Triteia on a mid-circumnavigation refit layover at Rebak Island in Langkawi, Malaysia, reunites with Sam Holmes, who has recently transitioned from small monohull sailing to living aboard a Shoning Wilderness 1320 — a 43-foot homebuilt fiberglass-and-balsa catamaran named Pickled Catfish, built in the Philippines around 2010.2:30 Sam's partner Ann-Elin Synnes, a marine biologist, is also aboard and runs a separate YouTube channel focused on nature and wildlife rather than boat projects.21:17 The conversation covers Sam's sailing history: a Ranger Yachts 23 out of Los Angeles Harbor, then a Cape Dory on which he logged 31,000 miles in the North Atlantic, including a spreader failure he lashed up and sailed through on jib alone.15:55 The group discusses Dyneema standing rigging — specifically UV degradation, fraying on uncoated Dyneema, and the cost of polyurethane-sleeved replacements running an extra $500–$600.5:54 Sam's rotating carbon mast and the risk of an unlocked boom swinging at anchor come up.6:36 James confirms he will cross the Indian Ocean with Iridium for weather only, no Starlink.17:25 Sam and Ann-Elin plan a Southeast Asia loop including Thailand, Australia, the Philippines, and possibly Japan.18:02 Coral reef degradation and giant clam populations in Australia are briefly discussed.26:05

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