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Thilo needs to go to the hospital!
June 7, 2026 · 26 min · 102K views · Gambia
Thilo guides sailboat under arched bridge at golden hour
What this video covers
Leonie and Thilo navigate their sailboat up the Gambia River in West Africa, facing significant challenges including extreme heat, insect swarms, and a persistent, infected toe injury on Thilo.2:07 The crew must time their passage under a bridge with a narrow vertical clearance, requiring Thilo to climb the mast to guide the boat while Leonie steers against a strong current.6:14 After successfully clearing the bridge, they explore the village of Balingo, where they observe local construction techniques using sun-dried mud bricks and interact with the local community.9:18 As their food and water supplies dwindle, the pair explores a remote creek by dinghy before returning to their base at a lodge near the river mouth.15:08 Upon arrival, they address maintenance issues, including a torn headsail, a puncture in their dinghy, and a mysterious knocking sound near the propeller, which Leonie investigates by diving in the river.19:39 The expedition concludes as they prepare the vessel for an upcoming Atlantic crossing.25:36
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