Bali: Challenging Tidal Waters & Ocean Currents – SwT 219 – Outboard and a Wedding
Sailing back to Bali, and sharing why this strait can be so challenging. No wind and strong currents force you to plan your crossing and time it well. This is not the place for sailors without engines, even if you time it well.
After coming back to Bali, I could pick up my Yamaha 15HP Enduro outboard after it had been repaired. Such a relief to have a working outboard again, and I love the fact that they could repair it rather than buy a new one.
When my Australian friend Sam invited me for a short holiday, I was not dificult to ask, and jumped on board his beautiful Lagoon 440. Knowing how much money people spend on holiday here to have this kind of adventure, and even being only the two of us, makes you feel privileged.
Sailing in Indonesia and especially from Lombook to Bali can be pretty challenging for several reasons. Outside the monsoon season, there is barely any wind, but strong ocean currents. During the monsoon season, you can experience extreme winds and lots of rain. And many sailors visiting these waters find themselves in big trouble. For us, this time it's basically motor sailing as there are really not many other options.
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