Sailing Triteiavideo
Swimming with Manta Rays at Komodo Island & Hiking Atop of Sebayur Island for Breathtaking Views!
March 10, 2025 · 27 min · 14K views · Sebayur Island
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Triteia navigates the waters near Komodo National Park, Indonesia, managing strong tidal currents and shifting wind forecasts. After finding the anchorage at Padar Island crowded and exposed to unexpected south-southwesterly winds, the crew diverts to Sibayur Island.1:26 They anchor in 50 feet of water over sand, deploying four-to-one scope with 200 feet of chain to secure the vessel.6:19 The area features intense tidal races and eddies, requiring careful timing for dinghy-based snorkeling around local rock formations.8:49 The crew later motors eight miles to a mooring near Manta Point to snorkel with manta rays and blacktip reef sharks.19:25 They also complete a 40-minute hike to the summit of Sibayur Island, noting that high-elevation perspectives provide better spatial awareness than sea charts alone.15:36
Boats in this video
More from Sailing Triteia
From Sailing Triteia — 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.