1000 MILE SAIL with a BABY!! Our greatest challenge yet... Ep 253
December 16, 2021 · 16 min · 55K views · Sabang, Sumatra
What this video covers
A family of three sails their 40-foot sailboat on a 1,000-nautical-mile passage from Langkawi, Malaysia, to the clearance port of Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia.0:27 The route requires navigating heavy commercial shipping traffic along the Sumatra coastline, where the crew dodges vessels at night and contends with short, steep waves caused by northwest winds opposing the current.0:38 After rounding the northern tip of Sumatra, the boat anchors in nine meters of water in a bay near Sabang to avoid worsening weather.5:49 The crew later motors through the night in the lee of Similu Island to escape groundswell before completing the final 100 nautical miles with consistent winds.11:41 Managing the boat around the clock while caring for an infant proves significantly more demanding than previous passages, prompting the crew to consider hiring additional help for future long-distance legs.8:46 The journey concludes with the vessel entering quarantine in Padang.15:55
Boats in this video
More from Sailing Nandji - Frothlyfe
From Sailing Nandji - Frothlyfe — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.