Why you MUST be ADAPTABLE when sailing | Ep 328
followtheboat
Join Jamie and Liz of followtheboat as they document their high-authority transition from a 20-year ocean odyssey to the 'Slow Living' of the UK canal system.
Channel Information:
Social Media Links:
Support followtheboat
At WeBoating.com, we profoundly acknowledge the unwavering dedication that followtheboat and other creators invests in crafting each and every video. Their passion for delivering exceptional content shines through every frame, and it's a labor of love that deserves your attention.
We invite you to watch their captivating videos and actively engage with their content, including their social media links above. Liking, commenting, and sharing their work goes a long way in fueling their creative fire.
We're also inviting you to explore any sponsorships and partnerships highlighted in the "Why you MUST be ADAPTABLE when sailing | Ep 328" video description, or directly on YouTube. By considering their offerings or purchasing services and items, you not only support followtheboat but also the brands and collaborators they're associated with.
If you have any feedback, corrections, or additional information about followtheboat or their videos, please use the comment form below to share your thoughts with us.
Thank you for being a part of our community and supporting the creators we cherish. Your time and support truly matter!
One of the things they don’t tell you when you start sailing is that you MUST be adaptable. Along with patience, flexibility in all situations is a virtue when it comes to this cruising life.
☝️ Drop us a quick “Ta very much” via Super Thanks! ☝️
What is ‘Super Thanks’? – https://youtu.be/R8TwsinAfzQ
As we turned the corner on the eastern tip of central Sulawesi, the wind picked up and hit us straight on the nose. With the waves getting steeper, it meant turning on the engine, the last thing we wanted to do.
The continuing rattles from SY Esper’s engine were worrying. Not being able to put it under any strain was causing delays, so with sailing out of the question, we needed to go with the flow and let the engine dictate our progress.
But there are happier reasons for being adaptable too…
🤙 Become a supporter: PATREON | FTBMates | Rum Fund – https://followtheboat.com/pub/
00:00 Sailing Sulawesi
01:41 Being adaptable when sailing
03:17 Why are beaches black or golden?
04:38 Furious fish activity and slow sailing
06:08 Denuded hills of Balantak Peninsula, Central Sulawesi
06:53 Adapting to change: wind and weather
08:58 Unexpected anchorage
10:29 Tompotika Dive Lodge & village
🤿Tompotika Dive Lodge – https://www.divingsulawesi-tompotika.com/
Thank you for watching, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it really helps us get noticed.
Peace and fair winds!
Liz and Jamie
▶️ HOW WE STARTED SAILING
– https://youtu.be/lIUB0O5bqRI
▶️ SABAH TO LOMBOK [PLAYLIST]
– https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXNpRGe8l3aOknFI21r6S8Yv
▶️ EVERY EPISODE FROM THE BEGINNING [PLAYLIST]
– https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXPXy5tvEO838yS2rFpAfRhp
▶️ PODCAST SERIES [PLAYLIST]
– https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r
▶️ TOTAL REFIT SERIES
– https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXNsNWWZ6iTMzYYwKVtDanCr
▶️ 5 REASONS NOT TO BUY A SAILBOAT
– https://youtu.be/H7bCn58-_GU
▶️ 5 REASONS YOU SHOULD BUY A SAILBOAT
– https://youtu.be/NF4dvGuEip8
▶️ HOW MUCH TO SAIL AROUND THE WORLD?
– https://youtu.be/p35rfFOTqio
▶️ ARE YOU TOO OLD TO SAIL?
– https://youtu.be/iivHjZYJHCc
▶️ HOW TO BUY A SAILBOAT
– https://youtu.be/PQyn02VT1jY
▶️ THE BEST SAILBOAT TO SAIL AROUND THE WORLD?
– https://youtu.be/atYZTniOI04
🎣 Liz’s Top 3 Fishing Tips – https://youtu.be/4x3KDBDBUyE
FTB MERCH
https://followtheboat.com/shop
LET’S CONNECT!
FB – https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/followtheboat
All Music from Epidemic Sound
OUR SAILBOAT
Built in 1989, SY Esper is an Oyster435 cutter-rigged ketch
LOCATION
Tompotika Dive Lodge – 0°49’04.1″S 123°26’19.2″E
FOLLOW US IN REAL-TIME WITH AIS
*http://www.marinetraffic.com
MMSI – 235026188
#sailing #sulawesi #BalantakPeninsula
followtheboat Lastest Videos
Keadby Lock | River Trent Tidal Calculations | Canal Boat Ep 416
The Keadby Lock repair was slowly coming together, and it had begun to operate for about one hour twice a day. Because timing the departure now required the highest degree of accuracy, our tidal calculations for the River Trent were becoming crucial. Whil...
Busted Bridge. Broken Lock. 🫣 | Stuck on the Stainforth & Keadby Canal | Boat Life Ep 415
Between us and the River Trent is a 100-year-old railway swing bridge and a 224-year-old lock. If there is a mechanical failure at either of these venerable structures, we'll have to wait. If they both break down, we could end up being stuck between the tw...
TRUE Off-Grid Living: Unlimited Power and Water on the Canals | Ep 414
Free power and unlimited water on the UK's canals? As sailors on the open oceans, we lived completely independently. We created our own power and produced our own water. It was a lifestyle we've been wanting to replicate on the canals of the UK, and now th...
Our 150 Mile Canal Adventure Begins | Ep 413
We've left the marina, we've refuelled, and filled with water. Now it is time to begin our journey! This week's episode goes back to our old style of vlogging: lots of action and travel, as well as some gorgeous footage of the great British countryside. We...
We Are Officially Continuous Cruisers | Why Is Our Engine Leaking? Ep 412
Over the last 18 months, we've been getting our canal boat prepared, all the while writing a book! We're now ready to begin our journey from Yorkshire to the Fens via the tidal Trent and out into the Wash. Are we and the boat ready for this big trip? After...