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A 38-ft sailboat transits from Miri, Malaysia, to Brunei, navigating through oil rigs and unpredictable squalls in the South China Sea.0:25 The crew uses a parasailer in light winds before switching to a jib during a night-shift squall.4:50 Upon arrival, they anchor outside the Brunei Yacht Club, where check-in procedures take approximately one hour.7:44 The country prohibits alcohol and enforces strict drug laws, including the death penalty for smuggling.6:42 Local transportation relies on the Dart ride-hailing app, though availability is limited.10:31 The crew explores Bandar Seri Begawan, visiting the Omar Ali Mosque and the stilt-house water village, and hires a local guide for a river tour to spot proboscis monkeys and fireflies.15:39 They also hike in a forest reserve, noting that many virgin jungle areas require expensive permits and mandatory guides.22:41 The stay concludes with a storm that causes significant rolling at the anchorage.28:35

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