Sam Holmes Sailing · video

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Departing Coe Rock after five days at anchor, Sam Holmes sails east toward Ko Libong — an island reported to have manatees — in 18 knots apparent wind, making 6 to 6.5 knots under jib.0:40 A line of thunderstorms ahead rules out deploying the parasailer.1:50 Rain forces a change of anchorage plan: the original beach on the near side of the island lacks protection from the squalls, so Sam sails all the way around to anchor on the sheltered side.3:16 Rigging tightening gets attention underway after apparent stretch.1:16 Ashore the next day, Sam and Arlene dinghy in through shallow, marker-lined water, then walk two miles across the island to find restaurants on the far side — a spicy-sweet crab dish and fish with crab rice among the finds — followed by a grocery run for eggs and snacks.6:42 The episode ends with the pair heading down to search for manatees.7:03 A side project continues: reflective window inserts, with six panels fitted, noticeably reduce cabin heat.4:40

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