Sailing Catalpa · video

What this video covers

The crew of the Catalpa repairs a clogged marine toilet while on passage, clearing calcified buildup from the lines after 18 months of use.1:42 During the same transit, the crew hooks a large fish on a trolling rod, battling the catch for over an hour before identifying it as a large shark that eventually breaks the line.7:46 The vessel arrives at Satonda Island, Indonesia, where the crew visits the saltwater lake located in the island's volcanic crater.10:25 While sailing 20 nautical miles toward Moyo Island, the crew encounters shifting winds that force them to tack, resulting in a small tear in the headsail.16:48 Upon the wind dying, the engine fails to start, leaving the vessel drifting five nautical miles from the anchorage.16:58

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