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The crew of the catamaran Trade Runner sails the southwest coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia, crossing Bone Bay at night to reach the city of Baubau on Buton Island.0:36 They navigate deep water after dark to avoid reef hazards, timing coastal approaches for daylight.0:59 Baubau features the 16th-century Keraton Fort, which contains historical Portuguese and Dutch cannons.2:50 After provisioning in the city, the crew transits the Buton Strait toward Muna Island, anchoring in a shallow, sandy-bottomed bay.4:08 They manage the boat's position at low tide by adjusting anchor chain and stern lines to allow direct access to the water.10:10 While the area offers calm, protected anchorages, the crew experiences several days of heavy rain, which limits outdoor activities and increases humidity inside the vessel.5:53 They use the boat's water tanks to collect rainwater during the storms.6:46 The crew explores the surrounding inlets by dinghy and paddleboard, noting the dense jungle landscape and lack of large marine life near the city.11:06

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