Boat Building, Birthdays and Bonerate
February 13, 2024 · 20 min · 419 views · Taka Bonerate
What this video covers
The crew of the sailing vessel Ocean Live transits from the anchorage at Paso Wajo to the Takabonarate atoll in the Flores Sea, Indonesia.2:33 After an overnight sail, the crew anchors in approximately 18 meters of water near a beach to celebrate a birthday.3:33 The anchorage features clear, shallow water with significant coral bommies, requiring careful navigation to avoid hull damage.12:13 While at Takabonarate, the crew explores the local village, observes traditional wooden boat building techniques using hand tools and hardwoods like teak and ironwood, and learns about local cashew cultivation.15:50 They also visit a lighthouse and participate in a community birthday celebration.19:35 The crew plans to continue their journey with a series of day sails heading southwest toward the Flores Archipelago.10:37
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