Mayday!!!.... OR a false alarm? (ep 291)
10. mai 2025 · 20 min · 4K visninger · Indonesia
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A solo sailor on a 200-to-300-mile passage near Wangi-Wangi, Indonesia, receives a persistent SOS signal on the Raymarine AIS system.Watch After motoring for an hour to investigate the coordinates, the sailor identifies the source as a "house fad"—a floating structure used by local fishermen—rather than a vessel in distress.2:31 The Raymarine system provides no way to permanently mute the recurring alarm, forcing the sailor to disable the AIS entirely until clear of the area.6:43 The passage continues with 30 hours of motor-sailing, serving as a test for recent engine repairs.11:14 Upon arrival in Namlea, the sailor provisions for fresh fruit, including pomelo and guava, and secures 120 liters of diesel using jerry cans and a rented scooter.7:28 The stop includes a 25-kilometer motorbike excursion to the river at Marasa to explore local geography and the town's spring-fed water delivery infrastructure.18:08
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