Sailing Catalpa · vídeo

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The crew of the 40-ft catamaran Catalpa navigates from an anchorage in Indonesia to the lee of Sumba and onward to Rincha Island to avoid a 7-meter swell generated by three pressure systems.5:21 The transit covers approximately 15 nautical miles, with the crew timing their departure to reach the protection of the islands before the swell arrives.18:56 During the passage, the crew maintains a conservative speed of 3 knots to conserve fuel, eventually catching 15-knot following winds.6:58 Before departing, the owner repairs the anchor windlass by rotating the chain inlet to prevent skipping and installs a new foot switch for remote operation.6:06 Upon arrival at Rincha, the crew searches for Komodo dragons, finding fresh tracks and deer remains but no live specimens.18:20 The crew subsequently decides to move toward Padar Island for hiking before continuing to Komodo.19:27

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