Sailing Vanuatu: Ambae and Maewo (Ep. 4) (ENGLISH SUBS)
March 1, 2021 · 7 min · 1K views · Vanuatu
What this video covers
Ale and Max anchor their sailboat in Lolo Wai Bay on the island of Ambae, Vanuatu, during a 2019 cruise.1:41 The bay occupies a dormant volcanic crater, accessible only through a narrow, shallow passage between rocks and coral that requires careful navigation with a minimum depth of 3 meters at high tide.1:45 Local residents in Lolowai village fish from traditional hand-carved outrigger canoes.2:23 The crew then travels to Ansavari Bay on the southern end of Maewo island, which is known for its abundant freshwater springs, rivers, and waterfalls.3:47 They visit the Ansavari waterfall, where a local resident named Alex maintains the surrounding gardens for visitors.4:36 The crew notes the cold temperature of the freshwater, which they use to chill beverages.5:48 During their visit, they discuss the history of the island, including reports of cannibalism occurring in the late 1960s.0:44
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