Sailing remote Indonesia. Epic Sailing, Epic Waterfall. Ep 259

Trade Runner Sails to Remote Indonesia, Visiting Epic Waterfall

In this exciting episode, the family from Sailing Learning By Doing continues their adventures in remote Indonesia. Setting sail on Trade Runner, a 39 ft Crowther windspeed catamaran, they head to Moo Island in search of one of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls – Mat Jitsu.The Journey BeginsThe family starts their adventure by sailing from the mainland of Sumbawa, Indonesia to Moo Island. As they set sail, they encounter a change in wind direction and head straight into 15-knot winds on the nose. However, Trade Runner handles the conditions like a pro.Arriving at Moo IslandThe family arrives on Moo Island and is greeted by stunning natural beauty, including a soccer field that has seen little action. After navigating through a village of local residents and a loud motorbike or two, they head up to the famous Mat Jitsu waterfall.The Hike to the WaterfallThe family sets out on their hike with baby Eli in tow. They find that the journey is a bit longer than they remember, but the weather and conditions are perfect. Along the way, they encounter friendly local wildlife like goats lounging on rooftops.The Arrival at Mat JitsuAfter a 2-hour hike through stunning scenery, the family reaches the Mat Jitsu waterfall. The sight is breathtaking and they are thrilled to find the water invitingly warm after their long trek. They spend time enjoying the beauty of the waterfall and swimming in the crystal clear waters.The Challenges of Traveling with a BabyThe family faces several challenges on this adventure, primarily due to having an infant along. Some of their worries include the long hike, the heat and sun exposure, finding a way to carry Eli safely through the jungle track, as well as making sure that the baby is comfortable and fed throughout the journey.Overcoming HurdlesThe family demonstrates an incredible amount of adaptability, making impromptu diaper changes with just a cotton fabric belt and ensuring that they carry all the necessary items. They prove that traveling with a young child can be an amazing adventure as long as the right steps are taken.Looking to the FutureThe family acknowledges that adventures like this will change with Eli’s growing age, but they embrace each moment as it comes. Big Buff Head is proud of how well everyone managed the challenges on this trip and looks forward to many more incredible journeys.Support the JourneySailing Learning By Doing offers a big thank you to their sponsors for making these adventures possible, and asks for continued support from patrons. As they continue their travels, more incredible destinations await them in this breathtaking corner of the world.