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Indonesia Gives Warmest Welcome to Sailors WHSE170
1 de setembro de 2025 · 23 min · 20K visualizações · Kupang
O que este vídeo aborda
Clearing into Kupang, Indonesia, requires a specific sequence of visits to biosecurity, customs, immigration, and the harbor master.4:40 Local assistance, such as hiring a knowledgeable taxi driver, simplifies navigating these offices and identifying the correct order of operations.3:09 After completing the two-day clearance process, the crew sailed from Kupang to Rote, a passage characterized by heavy fishing boat traffic, floating debris, and variable wind conditions.13:41 Navigating the channel into the Rote anchorage involved tight tacking in 15 to 20 knots of wind through reef-strewn waters with limited chart accuracy.17:59 The crew utilized a roller-furling mainsail to manage sail area quickly during squalls and shifting winds, noting that the system allowed for easier sail reduction compared to hanking on sails.14:28 Anchoring in the Rote destination required dropping in 45 to 50 feet of water with 120 feet of chain, relying on a Delta anchor for holding.21:13
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