Stella Overboardvideo
Living Off the Ocean: Fishing, Sailing & Surfing
August 22, 2026 · 22 min · 34K views · Indonesia
What this video covers
Camille Milligan and Jesse, sailing the 40-foot catamaran Stella along the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, navigate toward the Mentawai Islands while fishing and surfing.0:03 The crew maintains a downwind course in 15–20 knot southeasterly winds, which allows for consistent, manageable sailing speeds of 4–7 knots.0:31 During these passages, the crew hooks a barracuda and a blacktip shark.9:11 They successfully land and fillet the barracuda but release the shark to protect the local reef ecosystem.18:12 Before consuming the barracuda, the crew expresses caution regarding ciguatera, a toxin common in tropical reef fish that remains unaffected by cooking.12:31 The crew also manages minor injuries sustained by their guest, Fob, on the sharp, shallow reefs near their anchorage.20:35 They treat these wounds with antiseptic and bandages, noting that the remote location requires two days of travel to reach professional medical care.21:31 The crew continues their transit between anchorages to access surf breaks, relying on the boat's maneuverability to slow down for fishing while maintaining sail control.3:50
More from Stella Overboard
From Stella Overboard — 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.