Is It Safe to Sail to Papua New Guinea? Navigating Rumours, Visitors, and Remote Waters | S3 E30
Is it Safe to Sail to Papua New Guinea?
Sailing through remote waters always comes with challenges and uncertainties. In this episode, we set sail for Papua New Guinea, navigating past Bougainville Island, a place steeped in history from the Coconut Revolution and recent unrest.
WATCH THE COCONUT REVOLUTION HERE š
https://youtu.be/JnUD9iXWqLg?si=e9rvzXRENC0WgbLP
Along the way, we encounter unexpected visitorsācurious fishermen or something more? Join us as we share what we learned about safety at sea, the reality of sailing in PNG, and the incredible stories of resilience from these remote islands.
From cooling off in a storm to exploring Nusa Island Retreat in Kavieng, this episode is packed with adventure, stunning landscapes, and moments of reflection on what it takes to sail safely in uncharted territories.
š Highlights:
ā¢ Sailing past Bougainville Island and its remarkable history.
ā¢ Encountering an unexpected boatāfriend or foe?
ā¢ Arriving in PNG and exploring Nusa Island Retreat, rich with WWII artifacts and whale bones.
ā¢ Discussing the myths and realities of safety when sailing to Papua New Guinea.
š„ļø Donāt miss next time: Surfing at Kavieng and heading toward the Ninigo Islands!
š If you love sailing, family adventures, and off-the-beaten-path destinations, donāt forget to like, subscribe, and share this journey!
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00:00 Introduction
00:33 In this episode
01:04 Swim time – hanging challenge
02:57 Weird light in the sky
04:37 Bougainville Island and the Coconut Revolution
05:32 Unexpected visitors…friend or foe?
07:16 Storm on the horizon
09:29 Sunset after the storm
10:16 Good morning – last day to PNG
11:15 Engine checks at sea
12:38 Fish on! Barracuda
14:39 Fish on! Mahi mahi
15:53 Stunning sunset
16:31 Arriving at night
17:35 Nusa Island Retreat
19:17 Time to check-in to Kavieng
22:17 Diesel run
23:40 Serious failure onboard… š
Is it Safe to Sail to Papua New Guinea?
Sailing through remote waters always comes with challenges and uncertainties. In this episode, we set sail for Papua New Guinea, navigating past Bougainville Island, a place steeped in history from the Coconut Revolution and recent unrest.
WATCH THE COCONUT REVOLUTION HERE š
https://youtu.be/JnUD9iXWqLg?si=e9rvzXRENC0WgbLP
Along the way, we encounter unexpected visitorsācurious fishermen or something more? Join us as we share what we learned about safety at sea, the reality of sailing in PNG, and the incredible stories of resilience from these remote islands.
From cooling off in a storm to exploring Nusa Island Retreat in Kavieng, this episode is packed with adventure, stunning landscapes, and moments of reflection on what it takes to sail safely in uncharted territories.
š Highlights:
ā¢ Sailing past Bougainville Island and its remarkable history.
ā¢ Encountering an unexpected boatāfriend or foe?
ā¢ Arriving in PNG and exploring Nusa Island Retreat, rich with WWII artifacts and whale bones.
ā¢ Discussing the myths and realities of safety when sailing to Papua New Guinea.
š„ļø Donāt miss next time: Surfing at Kavieng and heading toward the Ninigo Islands!
š If you love sailing, family adventures, and off-the-beaten-path destinations, donāt forget to like, subscribe, and share this journey!
JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP HERE š
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmT1bLBN-g7H2XEo7aMXcg/join
JOIN PATREON HERE š
https://www.patreon.com/sailingwithsix
BUY MERCH HERE š
https://theletteringmachine.com/sailingwithsix/shop/home
CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA HERE š
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sailingwithsix/
Facebook https://web.facebook.com/sailingwithsix/
Website https://sailingwithsix.com/
00:00 Introduction
00:33 In this episode
01:04 Swim time - hanging challenge
02:57 Weird light in the sky
04:37 Bougainville Island and the Coconut Revolution
05:32 Unexpected visitors...friend or foe?
07:16 Storm on the horizon
09:29 Sunset after the storm
10:16 Good morning - last day to PNG
11:15 Engine checks at sea
12:38 Fish on! Barracuda
14:39 Fish on! Mahi mahi
15:53 Stunning sunset
16:31 Arriving at night
17:35 Nusa Island Retreat
19:17 Time to check-in to Kavieng
22:17 Diesel run
23:40 Serious failure onboard... š
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