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This Is Why We Sail: The Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia

19 de junho de 2026 · 40 min · 70K visualizações · Tioman Island, Malaysia

Catamaran anchored in turquoise Anambas waters near reef

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Sam Holmes and Arlene sail from Tioman Island, Malaysia, to the Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia, a passage of approximately 150 miles.0:14 During the transit, they encounter light winds and unexpected wind directions, forcing them to tack upwind to reach the port of Tarempa.4:31 Upon arrival, they utilize a local agent to navigate the Indonesian customs and immigration check-in process.11:50 While cruising the remote islands for scuba diving, the vessel experiences repeated anchor dragging during 30-to-37-knot squalls, despite using 5:1 scope in sandy bottoms.23:19 The anchor eventually punctures the deck from below due to the strain.26:51 The crew relies on satellite imagery and depth sounders to navigate, noting that standard charts for the region are inaccurate.22:49 After a week of diving and exploring, the crew prepares to depart for Kuching, Borneo, while performing maintenance on the boat's alternator.20:59

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