Marie PROPOSED, on my 50th Birthday! (episode 282)
January 11, 2025 · 13 min · 7K views · Sulawesi
What this video covers
The crew of Learning By Doing sails down the west coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia, encountering favorable winds that allow for a full-sail configuration using the main, jib, and screecher.0:43 During the passage, they encounter SV Jams, a 47-foot, 17-ton aluminum van der Stad Samoa cutter, and compare performance in similar conditions.1:31 The crew stops in Tolitoli, a city known for extensive clove plantations used for local kretek cigarettes and tourist art.2:20 They participate in local cultural activities, including a feast and an English-language class for local students.4:21 After departing Tolitoli, they continue south toward Makassar, crossing the equator during the transit.8:12 Upon arriving in Makassar, they anchor near the 99-dome Asmaul Husna Mosque.11:26 During the voyage, Marie-Morgane proposes marriage to Vernon while the boat is underway.8:29 The couple plans a modest, informal wedding to formalize their status for local Indonesian customs.10:41
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