Would YOU like to sail with us? One of our PATRONS does. (ep 275)
October 20, 2024 · 16 min · 3K views · Sulawesi
What this video covers
The crew of the catamaran *Learning By Doing* sails from Manado, Indonesia, toward the Lembeh Strait with a guest patron on board for a two-week passage.0:14 Navigating the strait requires motoring against 25-knot headwinds and opposing currents, as the area acts as a wind funnel.4:18 Upon reaching De Lagoon, the crew secures the vessel by anchoring in the center and running stern lines to the mangroves.5:28 While anchored, they perform a field repair on the catamaran’s trampolines by installing new eyelets every 10 centimeters to reinforce the damaged sections.10:49 The crew also explores the nearby Bitung City, a major fishing hub known for muck diving, and conducts free-diving sessions in the coral-rich waters of the Lembeh Strait.7:31 The passage concludes with plans to visit the volcanic island of Pulau Ruang.15:40
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