Gone with the Wynnsvídeo
SAILING IN A MONSOON!
23 de julho de 2023 · 32 min · 197K visualizações · Phi Phi Islands
O que este vídeo aborda
A cruising couple sails a catamaran from Chicken Island to Bamboo Island and Phi Phi Islands in Thailand, navigating light, fluctuating winds that require motor-sailing to maintain speeds of 5 to 5.5 knots.0:49 Upon arrival at Phi Phi Islands, they anchor at a yellow day-use mooring ball after consulting a guidebook that warns against using moorings near the reef.1:38 The crew experiences high humidity and frequent rain, which they capture using the boat's hardtop drainage system.14:19 During a shore excursion to hike local viewpoints, the pair encounters dense mosquito populations despite using bug spray, noting that natural repellents proved ineffective against the local insects.17:29 They find the local resort staff welcoming to cruisers, allowing them to leave paddleboards on the beach and providing trail directions for a 30-baht fee.16:42 The experience highlights the logistical challenges of island life, where all supplies and infrastructure depend on ferry transport from the mainland.14:53
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