COASTGUARD DENIES US COMING TO LAND IN THE PHILIPPINES! - (Episode 310)
April 27, 2025 · 22 min · 299K views
What this video covers
The crew of the 45-ft catamaran Parlay Revival arrived in Siargao, Philippines, after a five-day passage from Indonesia.0:02 Upon arrival, they faced a complex customs and immigration clearance process because the local municipality lacked the necessary facilities.0:31 A local contact named Jake facilitated their transit by speedboat to the city of Surigao, 40 miles away, where they completed official entry paperwork with the assistance of the local mayor.0:57 The crew left their vessel anchored in Siargao unattended during this transit.3:30 Following successful clearance, the crew spent several days on Siargao, renting scooters for approximately $6 USD per day and visiting a local wakeboard park.16:19 They also stayed in a villa in General Luna to accommodate departing crew members.12:49 The experience highlighted the challenges of navigating varying regional clearance procedures in the Philippines and the importance of local support for cruisers.
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