Shaima Hylas 63 · video

What this video covers

The Hylas 63 *Shaima* visits Raja Ampat, Indonesia, exploring the region's markets, villages, and traditional boat-building communities. At the main market in Raja Ampat, the crew finds green peppers, jackfruit, fresh tuna, prepared foods, and retail gasoline sold alongside produce.2:05 A visit to Mola village introduces the Mola people, formerly known as sea gypsies, whose stilt houses connect by wooden platforms over the water.3:36 At Sampella village, a local freediver describes spearfishing and diving to significant depths.6:58 Traditional wooden boat construction draws close attention: large, sea-worthy hulls with notably thick timber, simple cable-steered rudders, and small water-pump engines.6:05 A nori farmer explains how he cultivates seaweed for sushi.5:45 The crew also visits a cemetery where a Sultan is buried.16:46 No navigation, passage-making, or technical sailing content appears; the focus is cultural and market exploration in Raja Ampat.

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