We LOST all Communication in Pirate Territory.. (Extended, cinematic cut)

Sailing La Vagabonde
13 May 202441:42

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

00:00

🚨 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.

05:02

🌊 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.

10:05

🧵 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.

15:06

🏝️ 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.

20:07

🛠️ 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.

25:09

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.

30:09

🏡 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.

35:11

🎣 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

Indonesian Sailors refers to the seven individuals who were abducted in the waters close to the province of Tawi Tawi. This event sets a tone of danger and risk in the maritime region where the video's narrative is set. It is significant as it influences the decisions and precautions taken by the protagonists regarding their sailing route.

💡AMU group

The AMU group is mentioned as a notorious entity that is believed to be responsible for the kidnapping of the Indonesian Sailors. This term is pivotal in establishing the threat level and the type of adversaries present in the region, which is a central theme in the video as it affects the sailors' actions and decisions.

💡Red Zone

The term 'Red Zone' is used to describe areas that are considered dangerous and not recommended for travel, particularly due to the risk of piracy and armed attacks. It is a key concept in the video as it represents the challenges and risks the crew must navigate, both literally and figuratively, in their journey.

💡Sailing

Sailing is the primary mode of transportation and exploration for the individuals in the video. It is central to the video's theme as it involves navigating through challenging waters, making strategic decisions about routes, and dealing with the physical and emotional demands of life at sea.

💡Kidnapping

Kidnapping is a critical issue mentioned in the video, highlighting the risks faced by those navigating the waters in the region. It is directly related to the story of the two Canadians and contributes to the overall tension and the need for caution and strategic planning in the sailors' journey.

💡Drug trafficking

Drug trafficking is mentioned as one of the illicit activities that have increased in the region, contributing to the instability and danger present. This keyword is important as it provides context for the security concerns and the need for vigilance while sailing through these waters.

💡Anchorage

Anchorage refers to a place where the sailing vessel can safely drop anchor, typically offering shelter and a temporary home for the sailors. It is a recurring concept in the video, symbolizing moments of respite and planning amidst the broader narrative of travel and adventure.

💡Sulu Sea

The Sulu Sea is a specific geographic location where the video's events unfold. It is significant as it is described as a 'Red Zone', indicating a high-risk area for piracy and other dangers. The Sulu Sea becomes a symbol of the challenges and the adventurous spirit of the crew as they navigate through it.

💡Palawan

Palawan is the destination that the crew is sailing towards, representing a goal and a milestone in their journey. It is a key location in the video, representing both a physical place and a beacon of hope amidst the various challenges and uncertainties faced by the crew.

💡Spearfishing

Spearfishing is an activity undertaken by the crew for sustenance and leisure while anchored in a beautiful location. It is a significant part of the video as it showcases the crew's self-sufficiency and connection with the natural environment, as well as providing a moment of success and enjoyment amidst their challenging journey.

💡Communication blackout

The communication blackout refers to the loss of contact with the outside world due to the depletion of data and being out of cell range. This situation escalates the tension and isolation experienced by the crew, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and the challenges of remote sailing.

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

00:05

seven Indonesian Sailors were abducted

00:07

last Monday in the waters close to the

00:09

province of tawi tawi and that they were

00:11

kidnapped by two separate armed groups

00:13

believed to be members of The Notorious

00:14

AMU

00:18

group Riley was just looking at where

00:22

we're sailing next and it's like a Red

00:26

Zone saying do not travel here abuv has

00:29

been active in the the Philippines for

00:30

decades you're worried about the parsy

00:33

in the area the story of what happened

00:35

to two Canadians 7 years ago in the

00:36

Philippines is as sickening as it is

00:38

tragic no other Sailors have been there

00:40

there's no information freed hostages

00:43

returning home after being held at Sea

00:46

the two Seas have over the last few

00:48

years seen an increase in drug

00:50

trafficking and kidnapping L is like you

00:52

don't experience what me and Ellie do

00:55

when we were by ourselves walking trying

00:57

to do shopping and stuff and I was like

01:00

yeah I don't government still does

01:02

advise exercising a high degree of

01:04

caution when visiting the Philippines

01:05

the Philippine government has recorded

01:07

at least 16 armed attacks in the past

01:10

year alone do we risk sailing overnight

01:13

for days to get to pan Philippines or do

01:15

we Island hop and risk the danger of

01:18

people none are good options

01:31

got everything under control there

01:37

Lenny the dawn of a new day found us in

01:40

High Spirits eager to Hoist the sails

01:42

and set course for a fresh Anchorage

01:45

having explor the stunning Underwater

01:47

World of sipadan as showcased in our

01:49

previous video we felt a profound sense

01:52

of accomplishment our experiences had

01:55

fulfilled all of our goals and we were

01:57

now ready to embark on our journey to

02:00

new country myself Riley our boys Lenny

02:03

and

02:04

Darwin and mates forest and Ellie are

02:07

currently sailing towards Palawan which

02:09

requires us to undertake several 100

02:12

nautical mile upwind sails which will be

02:14

taxing on everyone on board Riley and I

02:16

will need to decide our safest route

02:18

through one of the world's most infamous

02:20

patches of water little did we know that

02:23

just as we needed it most we would lose

02:26

all communication with the outside world

02:28

sustain damage to our

02:30

up up up up up up I'm just really pissed

02:33

off about that and face other troubling

02:36

challenges but we're still like a couple

02:38

of days away from the mainland join us

02:41

aboard our ocean home to experience all

02:43

the

02:48

highs and lows of this eventful

02:52

week you need rice

02:57

R should we let it dry

03:03

sun is

03:15

out all right should we pull out the

03:17

head y tell me when you're ready

03:41

what's happening I don't know best I can

03:45

guess there's a dude up here that's

03:46

Towing an

03:48

island I'm going around

03:53

there imagine if you came across that at

03:56

nighttime

04:01

what does everyone think it is it's wood

04:03

for sure like big logs that's probably

04:06

why there's so many logs in the water

04:07

it's falling off this thing they're very

04:09

large chicken

04:21

skewers okay I wrote down some

04:24

stuff uh with the full Main and Genoa

04:28

with 18 to 19 true wind speed 37°

04:32

apparent wind angle with the autopilot

04:34

we feel great when it blows up to 21 22

04:38

knots I feel like I have to take the

04:40

helm let me get down here we really

04:43

were crunching

04:47

into 1 and 1/2 M waves this is where the

04:50

water line length really pays

04:54

dividends you don't hobby horse as much

04:56

so you maintain that track and you don't

04:59

lose power from your sails flopping

05:02

around like this and when we're smashing

05:04

in to 22 knots you can really feel

05:10

it I'm in the bathroom forwards now cu

05:13

the boat's so long this area here really

05:15

stands so in the middle it's super

05:17

comfortable but then the longer you are

05:19

the further you get towards the front

05:22

that's where you feel the banging in the

05:23

slapping it's only 16 knots now it was

05:25

22 before that we were beating into

05:29

there you go there's a proper

05:32

slant showers and going to the toilet in

05:35

the forward bathroom in these conditions

05:39

is not very pleasant definitely want to

05:41

use the half

05:54

bathroom it's been an explosion of the

05:57

pepper we're just sailing up wind

06:00

there's a fair bit of bashing going on

06:03

she's handling it pretty well but it's

06:05

not the nicest motion on board today

06:08

dar's not noticing a thing though check

06:10

this out

06:13

[Music]

06:22

[Applause]

06:31

[Music]

06:40

oh what's that can you come up when I

06:43

tell you yeah just be careful CU you're

06:46

not Tack okay yeah you got to put that

06:52

down up up up up up up

06:57

up yeah yeah is the damage the anchor

07:01

had caused a few minor holes in our B

07:03

mostly superficial we'd need to inspect

07:06

the damage more closely later after we

07:08

dropped anchor or more likely address it

07:10

tomorrow following this huge day of

07:13

sailing me to go up I'm just really

07:16

pissed off about

07:26

that just getting ready to one in the

07:29

headset and drop the

07:30

main cuz we have

07:37

arrived so what happened before you

07:39

haven't seen the front have you no the

07:42

anchor dropped down and was smashing

07:46

everything it was bittersweet knowing

07:48

that this would be our final Anchorage

07:50

in Malaysia nestled on the northeastern

07:52

tip of Borneo if you're Keen to follow

07:55

our journey in real time and dive deeper

07:57

into our sailing stats you can join Us

07:59

and other bay DET testers on the sea

08:01

People app right now actually I'll put

08:04

that link in the description box

08:06

below mommy look at

08:09

me

08:13

[Music]

08:18

pie don't feel my clothes

08:25

D well this is one of the most beautiful

08:28

sunsets we've seen in a long time the

08:30

water is glassy and so blue and the

08:33

sun's just peeking out from behind the

08:34

clouds it looks so nice we just moded

08:36

through the mangrove area and got a few

08:39

NOS on us and we've recently been done

08:42

by NOS so R was like no we're not

08:45

staying here so we just kept muring

08:47

straight through the mangroves and we're

08:48

out the other side into the Open Sea

08:50

again it's super calm over here and we

08:52

might have a nice night sleep I

08:54

definitely

08:57

will I'm thrashed you help me y you

09:02

ready

09:03

now

09:09

okay how you feel after that

09:13

sale I think I just yelled out iing

09:16

smashed

09:17

it and Forest said why are you happy you

09:20

were sailing up wind all day but it's

09:23

just an a big sense of accomplishment we

09:25

sailed the whole way basically I didn't

09:28

take a wreath because I thought that the

09:30

wind was going to drop so it was too

09:32

strong for a little bit so I saved a

09:34

little bit of time and and hustle there

09:36

I don't know there was just a a whole

09:38

bunch of it's a it's just problem

09:40

solving that the whole thing so it's

09:42

good the anchor smashing the front of

09:44

the boat is not not so good this was a

09:47

mistake we'd only make once the

09:50

challenges of owning a new boat included

09:52

learning and remembering how to operate

09:54

this Behemoth we'd forgotten to secure

09:57

the anchor chain Riley sent f to the

09:59

Rapido team to determine the best course

10:01

of action and what temporary repairs we

10:04

needed to make in the coming days before

10:06

our next big

10:19

[Music]

10:22

sale you love the koella I bought that

10:25

for Lenny when he was first born he's

10:28

really cold

10:29

you keep him

10:31

warm so we actually sailed 100 nautical

10:34

miles yesterday we figured out and um we

10:38

were meant to keep going today but we

10:40

honestly need a day just to recover from

10:44

yesterday like I'm cleaning blood off

10:47

the floor and still sweeping up

10:50

peppercorns which I swear are going to

10:52

be here for a very very long time the

10:54

koala wants you the koala wants me now

10:56

okay give him here Mom I you to keep him

10:59

safe I'll keep him safe don't worry so

11:02

yeah today is the day of cleaning

11:03

catching up on a bit of work and and

11:06

sale planning just a day to recoup we're

11:08

going to do a workout as well I my koala

11:12

mhm and yeah still really devastated

11:14

about the Damage Done to the front of

11:16

the boat with the anchor so we're going

11:18

to at some point um make the repairs

11:21

it's axy us

11:25

it I made a conscious decision about 2

11:28

years back to Pro prioritize my health

11:30

and well-being over everything else or

11:33

certainly over all of the other things

11:34

that were sneaking ahead of it because

11:36

like what do you really have if you

11:38

don't have your health so I was working

11:40

out every day um which is probably a

11:42

little bit too much it really is just so

11:45

nice to just bang down an ag1 and not

11:48

have to worry about anything else it's

11:50

going to be your biotics of the pre and

11:52

pro variety so that's going to be your

11:55

gut health and then all of the

11:57

miscellaneous vitamins and minerals that

11:59

you should be having every day just

12:01

taken care of without having to think

12:03

about it and without having to cut

12:04

around hundreds of jars of supplements

12:07

for me I live on a boat and I don't know

12:09

I just want to have to not worry about

12:10

all of that the Boos in energy that I

12:12

get after I have it in the morning and

12:14

then the maintaining of that energy

12:16

level throughout the day that's just

12:19

hugely important I find that very

12:21

beneficial on the boat sailing with the

12:23

kids filming like we got a lot on so the

12:26

easiest thing really is with these

12:28

travel

12:30

packs

12:36

whoa so gentlemen I really would

12:39

recommend giving this a go and ladies if

12:41

your partners anything like me you might

12:43

actually need to uh go ahead and get it

12:45

for him as a present or something like

12:46

that to encourage him with your first

12:49

purchase today they're going to give

12:50

away five travel packs and a year supply

12:53

of vitamin D3 and K2 if you're

12:55

interested and again we highly recommend

12:58

it we use it every day on board please

13:00

head to the link in the description

13:02

below okay cheers

13:07

guys got it yeah I need my phone

13:12

actually well I was sailing along and I

13:15

saw the anchor sitting over the top here

13:19

oh there's damage up there have you seen

13:22

it that doesn't B me too much you saw it

13:26

there right yeah so go on then oh I saw

13:29

the anchor sitting over here sideways

13:34

and I was like that's not how I left it

13:36

not where I left you yeah it's good

13:38

practice to clip on your anchor but

13:40

after however many miles on the ultr

13:43

mirror stopped doing it because we never

13:44

needed to do it when we drop the anchor

13:46

down and we back up on it it was slowly

13:49

release but with the full weight of a

13:52

you know 102 T Boat pulling fully on it

13:56

it'll release by 6 of a meter with a 40

14:00

kg anchor sitting here I just have no

14:03

idea how it slowly released down but it

14:06

did and so we need to lock it in place

14:11

which everyone's got to do anyway like

14:13

you know you should know that you got to

14:15

do that and if you don't this is what

14:16

could happen we've got some pretty

14:18

intense days of sailing I don't want

14:20

there to end up with any water Ingress

14:25

here which is going to happen we might

14:26

not be able to sail tomorrow this is the

14:29

I've heard of it

14:31

yeah I might be able to just 5200 around

14:34

the area

14:39

yeah I was going to show everyone how

14:41

you're driving the

14:43

boat where are you taking

14:47

us get first we're going to go up the

14:50

river yes and then where are we going

14:52

and then come

14:54

back to the beach

14:59

you going to leave me hang in

15:01

bro how you going Dar good can you tell

15:05

everyone how you going we going to the

15:08

beach and go to the and come back to the

15:11

beach very

15:17

good daddy we need paddles we got the

15:20

paddles down here you want a paddle okay

15:24

bye-bye

15:25

Lenny bye-bye no don't joking I'm joking

15:32

oh what do I have to do when I picture

15:34

you I just pointed at me like that go

15:37

hold it lower that's it can you film

15:41

over there film the

15:43

houses just uh move your arms

15:46

slowly slowly

15:49

smoothly don't drop it no I won't okay

15:53

then I see a crab a hermit

15:57

crab oh

16:00

I saw Li did you yeah it was I was right

16:04

there and then I was coming his hole

16:08

then he went away then I saw it it was

16:11

slow so speed and I was biging stick

16:14

like this and I saw it wow how big was

16:18

it like this tall like me wow can you

16:22

see any

16:24

crocodiles we've had a great morning

16:26

exploring the

16:27

mangroves Darwin saw lizard exp L's done

16:30

a fair bit of climbing don't put sand on

16:32

your

16:33

brother been good best tender in the

16:47

world is that harder than you thought

16:54

[Music]

16:56

yes last climbing skill Lenny show us

16:59

the bruise you got this morning yeah

17:01

look at that big bruise W what happened

17:04

Lenny what did you do nothing nothing he

17:07

was climbing on these stairs and he had

17:09

one leg here one leg there and one leg

17:11

slipped and he just fell

17:15

okay Elena has graciously allowed me to

17:19

film her at a very vulnerable moment

17:21

most of the time she says no what's

17:24

going on well Riley was just looking at

17:28

where we're sailing next and it's like a

17:32

Red Zone I just said I don't want to go

17:35

anywhere that it's not recommended to go

17:38

cuz I've got two small kids on the boat

17:40

and I don't want to come into an

17:41

Anchorage and be expected to sleep there

17:43

that night like that's just not my cup

17:46

of tea I just want to put this boat in

17:48

safe places I've been a bit like oh come

17:51

on and then El's like you don't

17:54

experience what me and Ellie do when

17:56

we're by ourselves walking trying to do

17:58

shopping and stuff and I was like

18:00

you're right I don't so my perception of

18:04

danger is just drastically different to

18:07

Lan so that's been the discussion at the

18:11

moment I'm the one that's making plans

18:14

for the boat and where we're going and

18:15

destinations and stuff and it's not that

18:17

I haven't considered that but I haven't

18:20

been doing a good enough job of

18:23

considering that just a bit of a raw

18:26

moment that I like to film cuz it's not

18:31

what all the that we're doing is

18:32

not always easy we have three options

18:35

none of which are ideal the first option

18:38

which we spoke about was we sail west

18:40

from here we sail the coast of Malaysia

18:42

where we've been before it's super safe

18:44

and we approach palan from the southern

18:47

tip it would be a big loop going with

18:49

the wind initially and then Against the

18:50

Wind later on to get to Porto Princessa

18:53

which is our Home Port in uh

18:55

pan so that would take like 7 to 10 days

18:59

second option we can leave from our

19:01

Point here we can sail through the night

19:03

avoiding having to stop at any of the

19:05

red zones and keep going up to Porto

19:07

Princessa but we made a promise not to

19:10

sail in the night here because there's

19:11

so many unmarked fish traps buoys we've

19:14

seen huge like steel drums logs in the

19:18

water like we just can't sail in the

19:20

night here there's Pearl Farms all of

19:22

it's unmarked so I saw a leaf very

19:25

dangerous leaves getting around so sail

19:28

through the night that's option two

19:29

option three which we're leaning towards

19:31

is we sail in the day we do a full day

19:34

sail up to an island to Anchor but this

19:37

island is in the red zone so we risk

19:39

being in the pirate Zone the noo Zone

19:41

for one night and then the next day we

19:43

can continue on towards Porter princess

19:45

that we can stop off at a ring of reef

19:46

that we really want to stop off at but

19:48

yeah those are the three options none of

19:50

which are good but the last one I think

19:53

we're going to take our chances hey

19:55

anchoring

19:56

overnight yeah m

19:59

what are we going so I mixed it up in

20:02

here ala it was like too runny to begin

20:04

with and then it got

20:06

hot and sticky really quickly and then I

20:09

was like jamming it on I think I've

20:11

covered the area so I think I think

20:13

we're good I feel I feel happy about

20:15

that I had some extra so I did some of

20:17

the front as well so it's like the

20:19

ugliest job ever but it'll get us

20:21

somewhere

20:27

okay with a patched up Hull and a solid

20:30

plan we departed our Anchorage this

20:32

morning and ventured into open Waters we

20:35

anticipated smooth glass-like conditions

20:38

for the morning with a breeze expected

20:40

by evening to Aid our journey to the

20:45

island there's been some more dramas

20:48

this morning with the engine overheating

20:50

so R's been taking care of that I've

20:52

been looking up for the kids and making

20:54

sure they don't go near the engine room

20:57

because the do's up and it's a big fall

20:59

if they would to fall down there so

21:00

we're all just outside on Deck to make

21:02

me even more stressed about the fact we

21:04

are going to a do not go Zone we were

21:07

just talking to Leah who helps us out

21:10

and the internet just cut out our

21:12

styling cut out because I was uploading

21:14

some footage overnight and I think we've

21:16

used up all of our styling data we're

21:19

out of cell range as well right now and

21:22

the satellite phone we didn't bother to

21:25

fire up with no way of communicating

21:27

with the outside world I'm pretty sure

21:29

Leah is going to think that we've been

21:32

kidnapped I would be thinking the worst

21:35

for sure if I had have just said hey

21:37

we're setting saale to this Red Zone

21:40

wish us luck and then we just go

21:47

[Music]

21:49

Incognito we hoped that our styling data

21:52

hadn't run out and that we were simply

21:53

in a satellite dead zone expecting the

21:56

connection to resume later today or

21:58

tomorrow

21:59

if we were off the grid for a few days

22:01

Leah along with our friends and family

22:03

would surely fear the worst they might

22:06

even begin coordinating with the Coast

22:07

Guard and organizing a search party this

22:10

was far from ideal Lenny did a bow line

22:14

I did Lenny oh my

22:18

goodness Lenny that's

22:21

amazing so

22:25

good like I've showed him a couple of

22:27

times but I haven't made it B point of

22:29

it now we might be able to untie the

22:31

knots he ties a lot more easy if there

22:34

are no one knot oh are you tring a knot

22:37

too now dad I made it I I turn it into a

22:41

bow it's a granny knot isn't

22:45

it are you kidding

22:51

me you ready Ellie yeah I'm doing

22:54

something very technical here all right

22:56

this is my pre previous tacking angle I

23:00

think that

23:01

that represents very reasonably what

23:05

this boat can do I don't know how to

23:07

figure out what my angles

23:09

were or I

23:12

didn't and this is what we're left with

23:15

it's got to be

23:17

like 80 so we had on average 33 apparent

23:22

wind angle cuz I knew that one and it

23:25

looks like 80° tacking angles which is

23:28

insane that's monoh Hool stuff

23:31

catamarans it's more like here and you

23:34

just can't get up wind it's like

23:40

impossible you guys this is amazing the

23:42

biggest pod of like tiny

23:46

Dolphins oh my gosh wow wow wow wow

23:50

there's so

23:52

many

23:54

what

23:56

what look at this oh my God keep

24:01

changing Mommy why does it keep changing

24:03

more coming oh my God there's more

24:05

there's more coming they're everywhere

24:07

comeing oh look at them all

24:11

holy there's so

24:16

many oh my go

24:19

[Music]

24:26

[Music]

24:32

the really really large clouds or

24:34

nebulas got Tighter and Tighter and

24:37

Tighter and denser through gravity and

24:39

they turn into

24:41

stars and all of the different stars

24:44

that you can see at night time are the

24:46

same as our sun that we've got here yes

24:49

but black

24:51

holes yes yeah we're getting to black

24:56

holes finally we're sailing my gosh the

24:59

sound of that engine with the lid off

25:01

just sent me insane we've all had our

25:03

airpods in this morning we got wind on a

25:06

beam from over here only seing a couple

25:08

of boats on the horizon making good

25:10

progress today another 100 nautical mile

25:12

day so the progression throughout the

25:14

day was Zero wind then there was a

25:17

little bit from directly behind us and

25:19

it clocked around to here to 6 knots we

25:22

hoisted the main because we were

25:23

motoring at 8 knots the apparent wind

25:25

was from like 25° and we got a little

25:28

bit extra speed and then we had a bit

25:31

more wind so say 6 knots but it was

25:33

patchy so I put the head sail out and

25:36

then eventually it blew up to what is it

25:39

now eight eight knots eight knots we're

25:41

doing seven we're doing eight we're

25:44

doing eight we're doing eight and eight

25:45

kns eight and eight and frequently 8 and

25:50

seven wind speeders

25:58

you seem so much happier on a boat than

26:00

anywhere else mate that's because it

26:02

have so many ropes so many ropes to tie

26:05

stuff yes

26:09

yeah okay so we just got a Mayday

26:13

message from a random ship that's close

26:15

to land and we turned our AIS off just

26:18

to go Incognito so now we're going to

26:20

turn on our AIS cuz we don't want them

26:22

to think that we are that we are the

26:25

Pirates you guys are the Pirates we're

26:27

not the Pirates

26:30

should be transmitting now so there's an

26:34

island here which is in the red zone

26:36

which is the very dangerous zone for

26:40

pirates we probably already mentioned

26:42

this on the southern part of this island

26:45

is a Philippines Coast Guard area so if

26:47

I'm a pirate I'm not coming to this

26:49

area these guys have been pinging Mayday

26:53

calls at us every 20 seconds for the

26:55

last hour and we've tried to get them on

26:57

the radio but no response and they

27:01

previously mowed over and anchored in

27:03

front of the inlet and now they're

27:05

headed our way very likely it's military

27:08

or Coast Guard or some combination of

27:10

that from the Philippines Mayday is not

27:13

something that they should be sending

27:14

out Elena was saying what should we do

27:17

and I was like well what if someone's

27:19

dying it's very strange so anyway we'll

27:22

probably have an altercation with the

27:25

Philippines Coast Guard here and then

27:27

whether or not they let us anchor at

27:28

this island we're trying to day hop

27:30

because sailing at night time is just

27:32

not the dumb thing and I would like a

27:34

rest so we'll see what happens but yeah

27:36

this guy is inbound now at

27:39

9.4 knots so it's not particularly

27:43

aggressive we also just realized that

27:45

our Incognito like our turning off our

27:47

AIS silencing our AIS did not work or

27:51

the military have some Hightech it's

27:53

very confusing it's very

27:56

stressful does the drone look good

27:58

Forest yeah it does great at least we

28:00

got some nice looking drone shots for

28:02

you

28:08

all you might not have noticed but

28:10

Forest has been hiding behind the camera

28:12

lately because he's been pretty sick the

28:15

poor guy Ellie is still with us on board

28:17

too W is trying not to bother her with

28:19

the camera either during this stressful

28:21

time she's been incredibly supportive

28:23

trusting Riley and me to make the right

28:25

decisions and is just happy to be a part

28:27

of the adventure we're fortunate to have

28:29

them both with us on this journey in

28:31

another development the boat that issued

28:33

the MayDay calls and was headed our way

28:35

suddenly changed course at the last

28:37

minute it turned out to be a large

28:39

fishing vessel not the Coast Guard as

28:41

we'd expected this odd behavior left us

28:45

feeling a bit uneasy about spending the

28:47

night

28:53

here reason come Let Her Go Let Her Go

28:57

all right she's fre yeah

29:03

stop what are you up to here Elena I'm

29:06

just checking there's no buoys in the

29:07

water arriving in the dark there can be

29:09

buoys or like a shipwreck or anything

29:14

we've nearly run into big fishing nets

29:16

they're not marked

29:23

sometimes so we dropped anchor there's a

29:26

few fishing boats around the boat we

29:29

thought was headed for us like

29:31

intercepting us it just diverted course

29:34

those Mayday calls was just a problem

29:37

like a

29:38

technical malfunction of their equipment

29:42

because they were not in distress so

29:45

that was a very stressful afternoon for

29:47

us just like what is going on here but

29:50

now we're all alone in this Anchorage

29:51

the Moon is just come up over the land

29:53

and it was like the brightest orange

29:56

moon oh it's St stunning tonight Ellie's

29:59

cooking dinner we've got pumpkin and

30:00

spinach and broccoli and tofu again R's

30:03

just going for a shower and yeah let's

30:06

hope tonight is

30:09

[Music]

30:13

Chill what time we leaving tomorrow cat

30:16

well had a pretty big day I was think of

30:19

sleeping in to be honest yeah Daddy just

30:22

because I had on I was falling down and

30:24

then I was all fencing and then I was

30:27

looking up and then hurt myself I was

30:30

putting abandon on it but keep hurting

30:33

hurting okay good night you too good

30:35

night and what book are we reading

30:37

tonight Lenny this is no way how read

30:40

that was my idea but I

30:42

think this yes Mr quiet okay

30:53

[Music]

30:59

[Music]

31:03

I have two J two

31:05

[Music]

31:12

very we all had a fairly restless night

31:15

and I'll admit that every sound I heard

31:18

made me think that someone was boarding

31:20

our boat despite the beauty of the

31:22

morning and the friendly faces I was

31:24

pretty eager to lift the anchor and

31:26

continue our sail North today heading to

31:28

a remote island renowned for its large

31:31

plate-sized fish how are you this

31:33

morning

31:35

dearest how are you good tell me

31:37

something you guys how are you fun fact

31:41

what have you learned

31:42

recently to always lost the

31:46

anchor a really good thing that Lenny

31:48

and I have been doing maybe I've said

31:49

this before but he's incredibly curious

31:52

so like out of the blue this morning he

31:55

only just woken up and he sat down next

31:56

to a Lena and I we were just having a

31:58

Cofe and he

32:00

goes what a rocks made out of often at

32:04

about that time in the morning I'll get

32:06

on chat GPT I'll say like my son's

32:08

interested in rocks or how diamonds are

32:10

made or black holes he's really

32:12

interested in volcanoes like every kid

32:14

and I'll say to chat GPT can you explain

32:16

it in a fun way that my seven-year-old

32:19

would understand cuz when I say

32:20

5-year-old it's too easy for him it's

32:22

like it seems really immature so I say

32:24

my 7-year-old or 8-year-old or whatever

32:26

it's a really great tool for learning

32:28

that I've been having a lot of fun with

32:30

lately yeah and sorry I'm just

32:32

scratching all of the we got drilled by

32:34

no Sams not last night but like five

32:37

nights ago at cidan Island actually be

32:40

aware of the

32:41

NOS

32:46

damn what's

32:48

up well Forest has been sick he's had

32:52

parasites for some sometimes he gets

32:54

these recurring symptoms every couple of

32:55

months but he's not really getting

32:57

getting better and today he woke up

32:59

worse than the past few days he's been

33:02

bedre and the poor guy so I'm just

33:04

trying to find him some meds but we're

33:05

still like a couple of days away from

33:08

the mainland of palan and a hospital

33:12

gastro resistant

33:15

tablets Mr Forest welcome to

33:18

my poor old Ellie you having to share a

33:21

room with sck boy graciously agreeing to

33:24

be filmed in less than ideal conditions

33:27

yeah you might have to running from the

33:28

room if reaching for that again oh God

33:32

you seem significantly more sprightly

33:34

than you did when I spoke to your first

33:36

thing this morning what's been going on

33:37

yeah so last night I woke up my stomach

33:39

was just burning and I was throwing up

33:41

overboard I'm glad I didn't um

33:44

projectile hit Elena through the open

33:46

window cuz where I was sleeping was like

33:48

right where

33:50

that I mean we're in Southeast Asia um

33:53

we just went up a jungle River so God

33:56

know what we uh came in contact

33:58

really I'm just hoping it's going to

33:59

pass and I can get back to enjoying and

34:02

contributing to the the team cuz it's

34:04

been so good until now had a hell of a

34:06

trip we've been a little bit concerned

34:08

it's probably the first time we've been

34:09

able to probably actually film for us

34:12

it's just if things go bad quickly then

34:16

that's a big problem but yeah we've done

34:19

a medical course so everything will be

34:21

fine one of my favorite things to do and

34:24

rallies on a longer passage is to have

34:27

have a shower and just come out here and

34:30

drive you just feel so I don't know I

34:32

feel like a new human D's just having a

34:35

nap so we got a little bit of free time

34:38

and we're just about to have some

34:54

[Music]

34:55

lunch oh

34:59

oh

35:01

what you got a fish Elena and I both

35:05

simultaneously said we are in the middle

35:08

ofing nowhere here like it's it's

35:11

actually hilarious we're in the middle

35:13

of the Sulu

35:15

sea and there's just nothing but fish

35:18

and birds around here at the moment I'm

35:20

really excited to see what's underwater

35:21

just because of how much um bird life

35:24

there is we''re tucked along and we're

35:26

just coming up to this Sandy here

35:28

there's a coral island over here with a

35:31

big drop off so we're going to spend the

35:33

night here and then hang out there

35:34

tomorrow day cuz there's no wind and

35:37

then the day after we'll sail up to the

35:41

Palawan and I mean we're in the

35:43

Philippines but to the Philippines to

35:45

check in Mainland palan Mainland palan

35:48

as we've gotten closer we've realized

35:50

that what's on the island are actually

35:52

tents so maybe it's fishing huts and the

35:56

fishermen come here and live we're about

35:57

find out anyway maybe we can trade them

36:00

some rice for some fish no we're we're

36:03

on a mission to get our own fish it's

36:04

been a while we waited for our spear

36:07

fishing license in Malaysia to go

36:09

through and by the time it went through

36:11

we left Malaysia not sure what the rules

36:13

are here but we are hungry Sailors and

36:15

we are going

36:20

spearing a Lenny's Ted knuts no way you

36:25

want to deal with the m s

36:34

[Music]

36:41

yeah but not I'm

36:51

[Music]

36:54

ready got to go a got to go a

37:00

[Music]

37:06

woo surely not already how long you been

37:09

in the Water 2 minutes where

37:11

going oh my God didn't know where you

37:14

were baby

37:17

you

37:19

wow you had a bucket or something like

37:21

that it's been like half an hour in the

37:24

water just swimming off the back R get

37:26

the GR and then he just called me over

37:28

and said Alena come quick come quick I

37:30

need your help he's just speared the

37:32

biggest Snapper and it's stuck under

37:35

this uh bom here we will get it though

37:37

I'm so nervous to see how big it is

37:40

[Music]

37:46

[Music]

38:00

holy oh my God don't get stabbed by

38:05

it things

38:10

yeah

38:15

where all right what have you got I

38:17

don't know it looks like a perch or

38:19

something it looks delicious that

38:21

actually looks delicious yeah yeah yeah

38:24

look at those lips it's strong man I

38:27

film you spearing it what happened I

38:29

just went down and saw it in a hole it

38:31

was the luckiest thing ever pretty ramp

38:33

with

38:38

that we just anchored in one of the most

38:41

extraordinary places we've encountered

38:43

in a long time marked by crystal clear

38:46

waters and abundant sea life

38:49

unfortunately our Communications were

38:51

still down limiting our stay unless we

38:53

could somehow train a carrier pigeon

38:55

we'd have to savor the extra day we

38:57

could spend here tomorrow and plan to

38:59

return another

39:04

time we need rice rice it's been such a

39:07

fun

39:08

day feels so nice to be here oh we had

39:12

uh some of the guy one of the guys who's

39:14

camping over there little fish fishing

39:17

camp he came over and asked for some

39:20

food and uh he couldn't speak any

39:23

English and um I tried speaking very

39:25

little Bahasa Indonesia that I know

39:28

because it it's the same in Malaysia but

39:30

it's we're in the Philippines now so

39:31

they do not speak Malay so we did not

39:34

communicate very well but you can get by

39:36

with this food and drink and he

39:39

understood rice actually and he needed

39:42

rice it's pretty harsh environment

39:44

they're living in over there I mean

39:46

there's not even a

39:47

tree I'm glad that Sun's setting too

39:50

it's been the hotter

39:52

stay and the reflection on the water

39:58

[Music]

40:03

[Music]

40:05

I've got some of the big fish are you

40:06

going to eat it the big fish yeah the

40:09

big fish try you've been saying where's

40:11

the fish I want to eat it I want to eat

40:12

it here you

40:13

go

40:17

Che so good okay great

40:22

[Applause]

40:32

honestly spend a week here yeah doubt it

40:36

do you want it well we have no

40:39

internet good yeah you know the strong

40:43

lady at the oil rig yeah she actually

40:46

fixed my back it was legit it was 100%

40:50

that's

40:53

amazing L stop it

40:57

all right let's make the bed guys can

40:59

you

41:06

help if you're new here hit the

41:08

Subscribe button so you won't miss next

41:10

week's hourong special we never know

41:12

what's right around the corner but

41:14

here's a little spoiler Riley convinces

41:16

us to extend our stay to chase a dog

41:18

tooth

41:19

tuner

41:21

tun we also get our Affairs in order in

41:24

a new town we just did yeah we just did

41:27

the conversion Bid Farewell to Forest

41:29

see you thanks for everything thank you

41:31

and welcome a new crew member aboard see

41:34

you guys soon

41:35

[Music]

Rate This

5.0 / 5 (0 votes)

相关标签
Sulu SeaSailing AdventureFamily TravelPiracy ThreatMarine WildlifePalawanSpearfishingSunsetSea LifeSustainabilityTravel VlogSailing TipsPhilippinesCoral ReefsDolphinsHealth & WellnessSailing SafetyBoat RepairSustainable LivingWildlife ConservationSailing CommunityExploration
您需要『中文』的总结吗?