We LOST all Communication in Pirate Territory.. (Extended, cinematic cut)
Summary
TLDRThe video script details the thrilling journey of a group of sailors navigating the perilous waters near the province of Tawi Tawi, where they face numerous challenges. They recount the abduction of seven Indonesian sailors by the notorious AMU group and the tragic story of two Canadians kidnapped seven years prior. The group debates their safest route while sailing towards Palawan, grappling with the risks of drug trafficking and kidnapping in the area. Amidst the tension, they experience the highs and lows of sailing, from the exhilaration of tacking into waves at 22 knots to the frustration of anchor damage and communication blackouts. The narrative also touches on their encounters with local fishermen, spearfishing successes, and the beauty of the natural environment they traverse. Despite the hardships, the sailors find joy in their accomplishments, the camaraderie among the crew, and the simple pleasures of life at sea.
Takeaways
- 🚨 Seven Indonesian sailors were abducted by two separate armed groups believed to be members of the notorious Abu Sayyaf group in the waters near Tawi-Tawi province.
- ⚓️ The sailing crew is cautious about their next destination, considering it a 'Red Zone' with high risk due to the presence of Abu Sayyaf and increased drug trafficking and kidnapping.
- 🇵🇭 The Philippine government has recorded at least 16 armed attacks in the past year, prompting advice for travelers to exercise a high degree of caution.
- 🔧 The crew faces a dilemma on whether to sail overnight or island-hop, both options presenting risks, and they must decide on the safest route through dangerous waters.
- 🛥️ Damage to their boat from an anchor and loss of communication with the outside world pose significant challenges for the crew.
- 🌊 They experience intense sailing conditions, including strong winds and large waves, which test the boat's design and the crew's seamanship.
- 🏞️ The crew explores a stunning underwater world and enjoys a sense of accomplishment after fulfilling their goals in Sipadan.
- 👨👩👧👦 Family dynamics are highlighted, with discussions on health, well-being, and the importance of safe decision-making, especially with children on board.
- 🧩 Temporary repairs are made to the boat after the anchor damage, and the crew plans further repairs and strategies for an upcoming big sale.
- 🎣 The crew engages in spearfishing and successfully catches a large Snapper, showcasing their self-sufficiency and ability to provide for themselves at sea.
- 🤝 They interact with local fishermen, offering rice in exchange for fish, highlighting the cultural exchange and community aspects of their journey.
Q & A
What happened to the seven Indonesian sailors last Monday?
-The seven Indonesian sailors were abducted in the waters close to the province of Tawi Tawi and were kidnapped by two separate armed groups believed to be members of the notorious Abu Sayyaf group.
Why is the area where the sailors were abducted considered a 'Red Zone'?
-The area is considered a 'Red Zone' due to the high level of activity by the Abu Sayyaf group, which has been involved in decades of armed attacks, drug trafficking, and kidnapping in the region.
What is the current situation with the kidnapped Canadians mentioned in the script?
-The script does not provide an update on the kidnapped Canadians, only mentioning that their story from seven years ago in the Philippines is tragic and sickening.
What is the sailing group's plan for their next destination?
-The group is planning to sail towards Palawan, which requires them to undertake several hundred nautical miles of upwind sails.
Why is the sailing group concerned about their communication with the outside world?
-They are concerned because they have lost all communication with the outside world, which could be problematic in case of an emergency or for coordinating with others.
What is the significance of the boat's waterline length in the context of the script?
-The waterline length of the boat is significant as it helps the boat maintain its track and power in rough seas, reducing the 'hobby horsing' effect and allowing the boat to sail more efficiently.
What kind of damage did the anchor cause to the boat?
-The anchor caused a few minor holes in the boat, which were mostly superficial but still required inspection and possible repairs.
What is the sailing group's approach to dealing with the challenges of their new boat?
-The group is learning and remembering how to operate the boat, which includes dealing with unexpected issues like the anchor damage and making temporary repairs as needed.
Why did the sailing group decide to clean and recover from their previous day's journey?
-The group decided to take a day to clean and recover due to the intense sailing and the physical and emotional toll it took on them, including dealing with damage to the boat.
What is the significance of the health and well-being of the crew members in the context of the script?
-The health and well-being of the crew members is a priority, especially for the narrator who made a conscious decision to prioritize health over other concerns, as it is essential for their ability to continue their sailing journey.
What is the sailing group's strategy for dealing with the potential danger of sailing in a 'Red Zone'?
-The group is considering different options to minimize risk, including sailing during the day, avoiding overnight stops in dangerous areas, and potentially dealing with the possibility of encountering pirates.
Outlines
🚨 Maritime Dangers and Sailing Decisions
The video begins with a recount of seven Indonesian sailors being abducted by the notorious AMU group in the waters near Tawi Tawi province. The narrator expresses concern about the safety of their sailing route, mentioning the tragic story of two Canadians kidnapped in the Philippines seven years prior. The video discusses the risks of sailing through the area, including increased drug trafficking and kidnapping. The crew debates their options for sailing to Palawan, considering the potential dangers and the need to find a safe route. They also mention losing communication with the outside world and facing other challenges, but remain determined to continue their journey.
🌊 Challenging Seas and Temporary Repairs
The video continues with the crew discussing the physical challenges of sailing in 22 knots of wind, and the discomfort experienced in the forward bathroom due to the boat's motion. They mention damage caused by an anchor with minor holes in their boat, which they plan to inspect more closely later. The narrative shifts to their final anchorage in Malaysia, where they reflect on their journey so far and the need to decide on their next course of action. The video ends with a discussion about their sailing stats and an invitation for viewers to join them on the Sea People app.
🧵 Repairs and Prioritizing Health at Sea
The crew recounts their efforts to recover from a strenuous day of sailing, which included cleaning up after an accident involving peppercorns and blood. They discuss the need for a day of rest, work, and planning for their next leg of the journey. A focus is given to the importance of health and well-being, with the narrator sharing their daily routine of exercise and the use of supplements to maintain energy levels. The video includes a promotional message for a health supplement and a recommendation for viewers to try it out.
🏝️ Family Time and Pirate Zones
The video captures a candid family moment aboard the boat, with the children engaging in playful activities and the parents discussing their concerns about sailing through a red zone known for pirate activity. The family explores mangroves, and the father expresses his apprehension about anchoring in potentially unsafe areas. The video also shows the family's decision-making process regarding their sailing route, taking into account the presence of their children and the need for safe anchorages.
🛠️ Overcoming Setbacks at Sea
The crew faces an engine overheating issue and the stress of sailing into a do-not-go zone. They discuss the loss of communication with the outside world due to data exhaustion and being out of cell range, which raises concerns about their safety and the possibility of a rescue operation being launched in their absence. The video also includes an unexpected interaction with a fishing vessel that had issued a Mayday call, leading to a tense moment before it was revealed to be a false alarm.
诺️ Navigating Through Uncertainty
The video details the crew's progress through a day of sailing, starting with zero wind and encountering patchy wind conditions. They receive a Mayday message from a nearby ship, which they initially respond to but then decide to turn off their AIS to avoid being mistaken for pirates. The tension is later resolved when the ship turns out to be a fishing vessel with a technical malfunction. The crew also enjoys a moment of relaxation and exploration, taking in the beauty of their surroundings and the thrill of spearfishing.
🏡 Remote Island Exploration and Self-Sufficiency
The crew arrives at a remote island, which they find to be a beautiful and bountiful location. They interact with local fishermen, offering to trade rice for fish, and engage in spearfishing to supplement their food supply. The video highlights the challenges of communication due to language barriers and the crew's resourcefulness in sourcing food. Despite the lack of internet and communication challenges, they express a desire to extend their stay and explore the underwater world around the island.
🎣 A Day of Fishing and Preparing for the Journey Ahead
The video concludes with the crew enjoying a successful day of spearfishing, catching a large snapper, and preparing for their journey to Palawan. They express their intention to extend their stay to chase a dogtooth tuna and mention getting their affairs in order in a new town. The crew also bids farewell to a crew member and welcomes a new one aboard, hinting at upcoming adventures and changes in their journey.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Indonesian Sailors
💡AMU group
💡Red Zone
💡Sailing
💡Kidnapping
💡Drug trafficking
💡Anchorage
💡Sulu Sea
💡Palawan
💡Spearfishing
💡Communication blackout
Highlights
Seven Indonesian sailors were abducted by two separate armed groups believed to be members of the notorious Abu Sayyaf group.
The area has been active with kidnapping and drug trafficking, prompting warnings against travel.
The story of two Canadians kidnapped seven years prior in the Philippines is mentioned, highlighting the danger.
The Philippine government has recorded at least 16 armed attacks in the past year alone.
The crew debates the safest route to take while sailing, considering the risks of sailing through dangerous waters.
Loss of communication with the outside world and damage to the boat are among the challenges faced by the crew.
The crew experiences a sense of accomplishment after exploring the underwater world of Sipadan.
They decide to sail towards Palawan, facing several hundred nautical miles of upwind sails.
The boat sustains damage from the anchor, causing minor holes and requiring temporary repairs.
The crew discusses the importance of health and well-being, especially while living in challenging conditions on a boat.
A product placement discusses the benefits of a daily health supplement for maintaining energy and gut health.
The crew encounters a large pod of dolphins and enjoys the experience while sailing.
A Mayday message is received from a nearby ship, causing concern and confusion among the crew.
The boat that issued the Mayday calls is identified as a fishing vessel, not a Coast Guard ship, relieving the crew's stress.
The crew anchors for the night in a beautiful location with clear waters and abundant sea life.
A local fisherman asks for food, and the crew shares rice with him, highlighting their self-sufficiency and community spirit.
The crew goes spearfishing and successfully catches a large Snapper, enjoying a fresh meal.
Despite the lack of internet, the crew plans to extend their stay to explore the area further and consider their next steps.
Transcripts
seven Indonesian Sailors were abducted
last Monday in the waters close to the
province of tawi tawi and that they were
kidnapped by two separate armed groups
believed to be members of The Notorious
AMU
group Riley was just looking at where
we're sailing next and it's like a Red
Zone saying do not travel here abuv has
been active in the the Philippines for
decades you're worried about the parsy
in the area the story of what happened
to two Canadians 7 years ago in the
Philippines is as sickening as it is
tragic no other Sailors have been there
there's no information freed hostages
returning home after being held at Sea
the two Seas have over the last few
years seen an increase in drug
trafficking and kidnapping L is like you
don't experience what me and Ellie do
when we were by ourselves walking trying
to do shopping and stuff and I was like
yeah I don't government still does
advise exercising a high degree of
caution when visiting the Philippines
the Philippine government has recorded
at least 16 armed attacks in the past
year alone do we risk sailing overnight
for days to get to pan Philippines or do
we Island hop and risk the danger of
people none are good options
got everything under control there
Lenny the dawn of a new day found us in
High Spirits eager to Hoist the sails
and set course for a fresh Anchorage
having explor the stunning Underwater
World of sipadan as showcased in our
previous video we felt a profound sense
of accomplishment our experiences had
fulfilled all of our goals and we were
now ready to embark on our journey to
new country myself Riley our boys Lenny
and
Darwin and mates forest and Ellie are
currently sailing towards Palawan which
requires us to undertake several 100
nautical mile upwind sails which will be
taxing on everyone on board Riley and I
will need to decide our safest route
through one of the world's most infamous
patches of water little did we know that
just as we needed it most we would lose
all communication with the outside world
sustain damage to our
up up up up up up I'm just really pissed
off about that and face other troubling
challenges but we're still like a couple
of days away from the mainland join us
aboard our ocean home to experience all
the
highs and lows of this eventful
week you need rice
R should we let it dry
sun is
out all right should we pull out the
head y tell me when you're ready
what's happening I don't know best I can
guess there's a dude up here that's
Towing an
island I'm going around
there imagine if you came across that at
nighttime
what does everyone think it is it's wood
for sure like big logs that's probably
why there's so many logs in the water
it's falling off this thing they're very
large chicken
skewers okay I wrote down some
stuff uh with the full Main and Genoa
with 18 to 19 true wind speed 37°
apparent wind angle with the autopilot
we feel great when it blows up to 21 22
knots I feel like I have to take the
helm let me get down here we really
were crunching
into 1 and 1/2 M waves this is where the
water line length really pays
dividends you don't hobby horse as much
so you maintain that track and you don't
lose power from your sails flopping
around like this and when we're smashing
in to 22 knots you can really feel
it I'm in the bathroom forwards now cu
the boat's so long this area here really
stands so in the middle it's super
comfortable but then the longer you are
the further you get towards the front
that's where you feel the banging in the
slapping it's only 16 knots now it was
22 before that we were beating into
there you go there's a proper
slant showers and going to the toilet in
the forward bathroom in these conditions
is not very pleasant definitely want to
use the half
bathroom it's been an explosion of the
pepper we're just sailing up wind
there's a fair bit of bashing going on
she's handling it pretty well but it's
not the nicest motion on board today
dar's not noticing a thing though check
this out
[Music]
[Applause]
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oh what's that can you come up when I
tell you yeah just be careful CU you're
not Tack okay yeah you got to put that
down up up up up up up
up yeah yeah is the damage the anchor
had caused a few minor holes in our B
mostly superficial we'd need to inspect
the damage more closely later after we
dropped anchor or more likely address it
tomorrow following this huge day of
sailing me to go up I'm just really
pissed off about
that just getting ready to one in the
headset and drop the
main cuz we have
arrived so what happened before you
haven't seen the front have you no the
anchor dropped down and was smashing
everything it was bittersweet knowing
that this would be our final Anchorage
in Malaysia nestled on the northeastern
tip of Borneo if you're Keen to follow
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below mommy look at
me
[Music]
pie don't feel my clothes
D well this is one of the most beautiful
sunsets we've seen in a long time the
water is glassy and so blue and the
sun's just peeking out from behind the
clouds it looks so nice we just moded
through the mangrove area and got a few
NOS on us and we've recently been done
by NOS so R was like no we're not
staying here so we just kept muring
straight through the mangroves and we're
out the other side into the Open Sea
again it's super calm over here and we
might have a nice night sleep I
definitely
will I'm thrashed you help me y you
ready
now
okay how you feel after that
sale I think I just yelled out iing
smashed
it and Forest said why are you happy you
were sailing up wind all day but it's
just an a big sense of accomplishment we
sailed the whole way basically I didn't
take a wreath because I thought that the
wind was going to drop so it was too
strong for a little bit so I saved a
little bit of time and and hustle there
I don't know there was just a a whole
bunch of it's a it's just problem
solving that the whole thing so it's
good the anchor smashing the front of
the boat is not not so good this was a
mistake we'd only make once the
challenges of owning a new boat included
learning and remembering how to operate
this Behemoth we'd forgotten to secure
the anchor chain Riley sent f to the
Rapido team to determine the best course
of action and what temporary repairs we
needed to make in the coming days before
our next big
[Music]
sale you love the koella I bought that
for Lenny when he was first born he's
really cold
you keep him
warm so we actually sailed 100 nautical
miles yesterday we figured out and um we
were meant to keep going today but we
honestly need a day just to recover from
yesterday like I'm cleaning blood off
the floor and still sweeping up
peppercorns which I swear are going to
be here for a very very long time the
koala wants you the koala wants me now
okay give him here Mom I you to keep him
safe I'll keep him safe don't worry so
yeah today is the day of cleaning
catching up on a bit of work and and
sale planning just a day to recoup we're
going to do a workout as well I my koala
mhm and yeah still really devastated
about the Damage Done to the front of
the boat with the anchor so we're going
to at some point um make the repairs
it's axy us
it I made a conscious decision about 2
years back to Pro prioritize my health
and well-being over everything else or
certainly over all of the other things
that were sneaking ahead of it because
like what do you really have if you
don't have your health so I was working
out every day um which is probably a
little bit too much it really is just so
nice to just bang down an ag1 and not
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going to be your biotics of the pre and
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gut health and then all of the
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guys got it yeah I need my phone
actually well I was sailing along and I
saw the anchor sitting over the top here
oh there's damage up there have you seen
it that doesn't B me too much you saw it
there right yeah so go on then oh I saw
the anchor sitting over here sideways
and I was like that's not how I left it
not where I left you yeah it's good
practice to clip on your anchor but
after however many miles on the ultr
mirror stopped doing it because we never
needed to do it when we drop the anchor
down and we back up on it it was slowly
release but with the full weight of a
you know 102 T Boat pulling fully on it
it'll release by 6 of a meter with a 40
kg anchor sitting here I just have no
idea how it slowly released down but it
did and so we need to lock it in place
which everyone's got to do anyway like
you know you should know that you got to
do that and if you don't this is what
could happen we've got some pretty
intense days of sailing I don't want
there to end up with any water Ingress
here which is going to happen we might
not be able to sail tomorrow this is the
I've heard of it
yeah I might be able to just 5200 around
the area
yeah I was going to show everyone how
you're driving the
boat where are you taking
us get first we're going to go up the
river yes and then where are we going
and then come
back to the beach
you going to leave me hang in
bro how you going Dar good can you tell
everyone how you going we going to the
beach and go to the and come back to the
beach very
good daddy we need paddles we got the
paddles down here you want a paddle okay
bye-bye
Lenny bye-bye no don't joking I'm joking
oh what do I have to do when I picture
you I just pointed at me like that go
hold it lower that's it can you film
over there film the
houses just uh move your arms
slowly slowly
smoothly don't drop it no I won't okay
then I see a crab a hermit
crab oh
I saw Li did you yeah it was I was right
there and then I was coming his hole
then he went away then I saw it it was
slow so speed and I was biging stick
like this and I saw it wow how big was
it like this tall like me wow can you
see any
crocodiles we've had a great morning
exploring the
mangroves Darwin saw lizard exp L's done
a fair bit of climbing don't put sand on
your
brother been good best tender in the
world is that harder than you thought
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yes last climbing skill Lenny show us
the bruise you got this morning yeah
look at that big bruise W what happened
Lenny what did you do nothing nothing he
was climbing on these stairs and he had
one leg here one leg there and one leg
slipped and he just fell
okay Elena has graciously allowed me to
film her at a very vulnerable moment
most of the time she says no what's
going on well Riley was just looking at
where we're sailing next and it's like a
Red Zone I just said I don't want to go
anywhere that it's not recommended to go
cuz I've got two small kids on the boat
and I don't want to come into an
Anchorage and be expected to sleep there
that night like that's just not my cup
of tea I just want to put this boat in
safe places I've been a bit like oh come
on and then El's like you don't
experience what me and Ellie do when
we're by ourselves walking trying to do
shopping and stuff and I was like
you're right I don't so my perception of
danger is just drastically different to
Lan so that's been the discussion at the
moment I'm the one that's making plans
for the boat and where we're going and
destinations and stuff and it's not that
I haven't considered that but I haven't
been doing a good enough job of
considering that just a bit of a raw
moment that I like to film cuz it's not
what all the that we're doing is
not always easy we have three options
none of which are ideal the first option
which we spoke about was we sail west
from here we sail the coast of Malaysia
where we've been before it's super safe
and we approach palan from the southern
tip it would be a big loop going with
the wind initially and then Against the
Wind later on to get to Porto Princessa
which is our Home Port in uh
pan so that would take like 7 to 10 days
second option we can leave from our
Point here we can sail through the night
avoiding having to stop at any of the
red zones and keep going up to Porto
Princessa but we made a promise not to
sail in the night here because there's
so many unmarked fish traps buoys we've
seen huge like steel drums logs in the
water like we just can't sail in the
night here there's Pearl Farms all of
it's unmarked so I saw a leaf very
dangerous leaves getting around so sail
through the night that's option two
option three which we're leaning towards
is we sail in the day we do a full day
sail up to an island to Anchor but this
island is in the red zone so we risk
being in the pirate Zone the noo Zone
for one night and then the next day we
can continue on towards Porter princess
that we can stop off at a ring of reef
that we really want to stop off at but
yeah those are the three options none of
which are good but the last one I think
we're going to take our chances hey
anchoring
overnight yeah m
what are we going so I mixed it up in
here ala it was like too runny to begin
with and then it got
hot and sticky really quickly and then I
was like jamming it on I think I've
covered the area so I think I think
we're good I feel I feel happy about
that I had some extra so I did some of
the front as well so it's like the
ugliest job ever but it'll get us
somewhere
okay with a patched up Hull and a solid
plan we departed our Anchorage this
morning and ventured into open Waters we
anticipated smooth glass-like conditions
for the morning with a breeze expected
by evening to Aid our journey to the
island there's been some more dramas
this morning with the engine overheating
so R's been taking care of that I've
been looking up for the kids and making
sure they don't go near the engine room
because the do's up and it's a big fall
if they would to fall down there so
we're all just outside on Deck to make
me even more stressed about the fact we
are going to a do not go Zone we were
just talking to Leah who helps us out
and the internet just cut out our
styling cut out because I was uploading
some footage overnight and I think we've
used up all of our styling data we're
out of cell range as well right now and
the satellite phone we didn't bother to
fire up with no way of communicating
with the outside world I'm pretty sure
Leah is going to think that we've been
kidnapped I would be thinking the worst
for sure if I had have just said hey
we're setting saale to this Red Zone
wish us luck and then we just go
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Incognito we hoped that our styling data
hadn't run out and that we were simply
in a satellite dead zone expecting the
connection to resume later today or
tomorrow
if we were off the grid for a few days
Leah along with our friends and family
would surely fear the worst they might
even begin coordinating with the Coast
Guard and organizing a search party this
was far from ideal Lenny did a bow line
I did Lenny oh my
goodness Lenny that's
amazing so
good like I've showed him a couple of
times but I haven't made it B point of
it now we might be able to untie the
knots he ties a lot more easy if there
are no one knot oh are you tring a knot
too now dad I made it I I turn it into a
bow it's a granny knot isn't
it are you kidding
me you ready Ellie yeah I'm doing
something very technical here all right
this is my pre previous tacking angle I
think that
that represents very reasonably what
this boat can do I don't know how to
figure out what my angles
were or I
didn't and this is what we're left with
it's got to be
like 80 so we had on average 33 apparent
wind angle cuz I knew that one and it
looks like 80° tacking angles which is
insane that's monoh Hool stuff
catamarans it's more like here and you
just can't get up wind it's like
impossible you guys this is amazing the
biggest pod of like tiny
Dolphins oh my gosh wow wow wow wow
there's so
many
what
what look at this oh my God keep
changing Mommy why does it keep changing
more coming oh my God there's more
there's more coming they're everywhere
comeing oh look at them all
holy there's so
many oh my go
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the really really large clouds or
nebulas got Tighter and Tighter and
Tighter and denser through gravity and
they turn into
stars and all of the different stars
that you can see at night time are the
same as our sun that we've got here yes
but black
holes yes yeah we're getting to black
holes finally we're sailing my gosh the
sound of that engine with the lid off
just sent me insane we've all had our
airpods in this morning we got wind on a
beam from over here only seing a couple
of boats on the horizon making good
progress today another 100 nautical mile
day so the progression throughout the
day was Zero wind then there was a
little bit from directly behind us and
it clocked around to here to 6 knots we
hoisted the main because we were
motoring at 8 knots the apparent wind
was from like 25° and we got a little
bit extra speed and then we had a bit
more wind so say 6 knots but it was
patchy so I put the head sail out and
then eventually it blew up to what is it
now eight eight knots eight knots we're
doing seven we're doing eight we're
doing eight we're doing eight and eight
kns eight and eight and frequently 8 and
seven wind speeders
you seem so much happier on a boat than
anywhere else mate that's because it
have so many ropes so many ropes to tie
stuff yes
yeah okay so we just got a Mayday
message from a random ship that's close
to land and we turned our AIS off just
to go Incognito so now we're going to
turn on our AIS cuz we don't want them
to think that we are that we are the
Pirates you guys are the Pirates we're
not the Pirates
should be transmitting now so there's an
island here which is in the red zone
which is the very dangerous zone for
pirates we probably already mentioned
this on the southern part of this island
is a Philippines Coast Guard area so if
I'm a pirate I'm not coming to this
area these guys have been pinging Mayday
calls at us every 20 seconds for the
last hour and we've tried to get them on
the radio but no response and they
previously mowed over and anchored in
front of the inlet and now they're
headed our way very likely it's military
or Coast Guard or some combination of
that from the Philippines Mayday is not
something that they should be sending
out Elena was saying what should we do
and I was like well what if someone's
dying it's very strange so anyway we'll
probably have an altercation with the
Philippines Coast Guard here and then
whether or not they let us anchor at
this island we're trying to day hop
because sailing at night time is just
not the dumb thing and I would like a
rest so we'll see what happens but yeah
this guy is inbound now at
9.4 knots so it's not particularly
aggressive we also just realized that
our Incognito like our turning off our
AIS silencing our AIS did not work or
the military have some Hightech it's
very confusing it's very
stressful does the drone look good
Forest yeah it does great at least we
got some nice looking drone shots for
you
all you might not have noticed but
Forest has been hiding behind the camera
lately because he's been pretty sick the
poor guy Ellie is still with us on board
too W is trying not to bother her with
the camera either during this stressful
time she's been incredibly supportive
trusting Riley and me to make the right
decisions and is just happy to be a part
of the adventure we're fortunate to have
them both with us on this journey in
another development the boat that issued
the MayDay calls and was headed our way
suddenly changed course at the last
minute it turned out to be a large
fishing vessel not the Coast Guard as
we'd expected this odd behavior left us
feeling a bit uneasy about spending the
night
here reason come Let Her Go Let Her Go
all right she's fre yeah
stop what are you up to here Elena I'm
just checking there's no buoys in the
water arriving in the dark there can be
buoys or like a shipwreck or anything
we've nearly run into big fishing nets
they're not marked
sometimes so we dropped anchor there's a
few fishing boats around the boat we
thought was headed for us like
intercepting us it just diverted course
those Mayday calls was just a problem
like a
technical malfunction of their equipment
because they were not in distress so
that was a very stressful afternoon for
us just like what is going on here but
now we're all alone in this Anchorage
the Moon is just come up over the land
and it was like the brightest orange
moon oh it's St stunning tonight Ellie's
cooking dinner we've got pumpkin and
spinach and broccoli and tofu again R's
just going for a shower and yeah let's
hope tonight is
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Chill what time we leaving tomorrow cat
well had a pretty big day I was think of
sleeping in to be honest yeah Daddy just
because I had on I was falling down and
then I was all fencing and then I was
looking up and then hurt myself I was
putting abandon on it but keep hurting
hurting okay good night you too good
night and what book are we reading
tonight Lenny this is no way how read
that was my idea but I
think this yes Mr quiet okay
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I have two J two
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very we all had a fairly restless night
and I'll admit that every sound I heard
made me think that someone was boarding
our boat despite the beauty of the
morning and the friendly faces I was
pretty eager to lift the anchor and
continue our sail North today heading to
a remote island renowned for its large
plate-sized fish how are you this
morning
dearest how are you good tell me
something you guys how are you fun fact
what have you learned
recently to always lost the
anchor a really good thing that Lenny
and I have been doing maybe I've said
this before but he's incredibly curious
so like out of the blue this morning he
only just woken up and he sat down next
to a Lena and I we were just having a
Cofe and he
goes what a rocks made out of often at
about that time in the morning I'll get
on chat GPT I'll say like my son's
interested in rocks or how diamonds are
made or black holes he's really
interested in volcanoes like every kid
and I'll say to chat GPT can you explain
it in a fun way that my seven-year-old
would understand cuz when I say
5-year-old it's too easy for him it's
like it seems really immature so I say
my 7-year-old or 8-year-old or whatever
it's a really great tool for learning
that I've been having a lot of fun with
lately yeah and sorry I'm just
scratching all of the we got drilled by
no Sams not last night but like five
nights ago at cidan Island actually be
aware of the
NOS
damn what's
up well Forest has been sick he's had
parasites for some sometimes he gets
these recurring symptoms every couple of
months but he's not really getting
getting better and today he woke up
worse than the past few days he's been
bedre and the poor guy so I'm just
trying to find him some meds but we're
still like a couple of days away from
the mainland of palan and a hospital
gastro resistant
tablets Mr Forest welcome to
my poor old Ellie you having to share a
room with sck boy graciously agreeing to
be filmed in less than ideal conditions
yeah you might have to running from the
room if reaching for that again oh God
you seem significantly more sprightly
than you did when I spoke to your first
thing this morning what's been going on
yeah so last night I woke up my stomach
was just burning and I was throwing up
overboard I'm glad I didn't um
projectile hit Elena through the open
window cuz where I was sleeping was like
right where
that I mean we're in Southeast Asia um
we just went up a jungle River so God
know what we uh came in contact
really I'm just hoping it's going to
pass and I can get back to enjoying and
contributing to the the team cuz it's
been so good until now had a hell of a
trip we've been a little bit concerned
it's probably the first time we've been
able to probably actually film for us
it's just if things go bad quickly then
that's a big problem but yeah we've done
a medical course so everything will be
fine one of my favorite things to do and
rallies on a longer passage is to have
have a shower and just come out here and
drive you just feel so I don't know I
feel like a new human D's just having a
nap so we got a little bit of free time
and we're just about to have some
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lunch oh
oh
what you got a fish Elena and I both
simultaneously said we are in the middle
ofing nowhere here like it's it's
actually hilarious we're in the middle
of the Sulu
sea and there's just nothing but fish
and birds around here at the moment I'm
really excited to see what's underwater
just because of how much um bird life
there is we''re tucked along and we're
just coming up to this Sandy here
there's a coral island over here with a
big drop off so we're going to spend the
night here and then hang out there
tomorrow day cuz there's no wind and
then the day after we'll sail up to the
Palawan and I mean we're in the
Philippines but to the Philippines to
check in Mainland palan Mainland palan
as we've gotten closer we've realized
that what's on the island are actually
tents so maybe it's fishing huts and the
fishermen come here and live we're about
find out anyway maybe we can trade them
some rice for some fish no we're we're
on a mission to get our own fish it's
been a while we waited for our spear
fishing license in Malaysia to go
through and by the time it went through
we left Malaysia not sure what the rules
are here but we are hungry Sailors and
we are going
spearing a Lenny's Ted knuts no way you
want to deal with the m s
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yeah but not I'm
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ready got to go a got to go a
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woo surely not already how long you been
in the Water 2 minutes where
going oh my God didn't know where you
were baby
you
wow you had a bucket or something like
that it's been like half an hour in the
water just swimming off the back R get
the GR and then he just called me over
and said Alena come quick come quick I
need your help he's just speared the
biggest Snapper and it's stuck under
this uh bom here we will get it though
I'm so nervous to see how big it is
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holy oh my God don't get stabbed by
it things
yeah
where all right what have you got I
don't know it looks like a perch or
something it looks delicious that
actually looks delicious yeah yeah yeah
look at those lips it's strong man I
film you spearing it what happened I
just went down and saw it in a hole it
was the luckiest thing ever pretty ramp
with
that we just anchored in one of the most
extraordinary places we've encountered
in a long time marked by crystal clear
waters and abundant sea life
unfortunately our Communications were
still down limiting our stay unless we
could somehow train a carrier pigeon
we'd have to savor the extra day we
could spend here tomorrow and plan to
return another
time we need rice rice it's been such a
fun
day feels so nice to be here oh we had
uh some of the guy one of the guys who's
camping over there little fish fishing
camp he came over and asked for some
food and uh he couldn't speak any
English and um I tried speaking very
little Bahasa Indonesia that I know
because it it's the same in Malaysia but
it's we're in the Philippines now so
they do not speak Malay so we did not
communicate very well but you can get by
with this food and drink and he
understood rice actually and he needed
rice it's pretty harsh environment
they're living in over there I mean
there's not even a
tree I'm glad that Sun's setting too
it's been the hotter
stay and the reflection on the water
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I've got some of the big fish are you
going to eat it the big fish yeah the
big fish try you've been saying where's
the fish I want to eat it I want to eat
it here you
go
Che so good okay great
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honestly spend a week here yeah doubt it
do you want it well we have no
internet good yeah you know the strong
lady at the oil rig yeah she actually
fixed my back it was legit it was 100%
that's
amazing L stop it
all right let's make the bed guys can
you
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see you thanks for everything thank you
and welcome a new crew member aboard see
you guys soon
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