I COULD BE DEPORTED - SwT 184 - MOST FREQUENT MISTAKES DONE TOWARDS SOLO SAILORS
June 02, 2024 by Sailing with Thomas | Language: EN Play Time: 00:17:40 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
Solo Sailing: Common Mistakes During the Check-In Process
Sailing around the world on your own is an adventurous journey that comes with a set of challenges. One such challenge that can derail this adventure is navigating through the check-in process at new ports, especially if one is not fully aware of what’s involved or overlooks common mistakes solo sailors tend to make. This video by ‘Sailing with Thomas’ takes us on an informative and slightly harrowing journey as they deal with a mix of unfortunate events related to sailing bureaucracy.
A Check-In Can Be A Challenging Process
When Thomas arrives in a new place, he knows exactly what needs to be done. However, sometimes life on the sea can change even your best plans into unexpected detours. His first hurdle comes when an official document shows he’s carrying one extra passenger on board, a potentially serious error given the risk of being charged for human trafficking if the discrepancy isn’t addressed immediately.
Not Notifying Customs can have Serious Consequences
A simple mistake with an official stamp could mean a solo sailor like Thomas might find themselves having to return to the previous port to fix their paperwork, before they’re allowed to continue onwards. In this episode, we see that Thomas’s incorrect stamp indicates he left Del, rather than his actual departure point. Not spotting such errors in your documents can lead you into a complicated situation, often leaving officials skeptical about the sailor’s intentions.
The Risk of Deportation
The repercussions for not dealing with your paperwork accurately could mean being deported. This situation is not something to be taken lightly. One has to ensure every ‘t’ is crossed, and ‘i’ dotted when handling border checks. Solo sailors often forget about the fact that crossing borders in a yacht can entail as much, if not more, bureaucracy as it does flying into a new destination.
Why You Should Not Delay Check-In
Sailing with Thomas reminds viewers not to underestimate the importance of initiating check-in right away. Comments like, ‘just go for a sleep’ or ‘wait until tomorrow before you check in’, miss the fact that a solo sailor has a lot on their plate immediately upon arriving at a new location, and waiting can result in delays that cause even more challenges.
Avoiding Mistakes with Crew List Numbers
Accurately listing the number of passengers on board, and noting if you’re a solo sailor or have any crew members, is not only important for immigration but also to avoid possible complications. It can be easily missed by both new and experienced sailors.
The Importance of Proper Paperwork
Having your papers in order is a massive responsibility, and as Captain, one cannot abdicate this task to others. Sailing with Thomas highlights how crucial it is for every solo sailor or crew member to ensure all paperwork is accurate before setting off.
An Ongoing Learning Experience
Sailing around the world alone has its perils, but it also offers an opportunity to continuously learn and adapt. Each stop can offer new experiences and challenges, which, with perseverance and a cool head, one can navigate through successfully.
Don’t Miss Out On Further Adventures
This journey of exploration doesn’t end with Indonesia. Thomas continues to explore and face new adventures in the Southeast Asian region, which promises many more stories to come.
Border crossings can be a challenge and especially in Asia. Im revealing some of the most frequent mistakes solo sailors are exposed to. Also explaining why delaying a check in is not a good idea, the danger of not having ship documents or crew lists correct and much more. This is among my most frequent asked questions, why not just sleep and do it tomorrow?
If you ever visit Timor Leste I can recommend my amazing helpful agent there:
ADRIANO BORGES
KARKETU PACIFIC LINE
Mail Address : adrianokarketu@gmail.com
Im also starting to explore Timor Leste or East Timor if you like, thats a hidden gem not many sailors visit. Timor Leste is not a part of Indonesia even though they share the island Timor. As one of the youngest nations in the world this nation has developed fast with lots of help from lots of international organizations.
Timor Leste is such a different nation in many ways, and I am tempted to call it for Portonesia as its a fusion of Portuguese and Indonesian culture, food and heritage.
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I'm a sailor with a YouTube channel and not a YouTuber. Sailing around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser mostly solo, making videos whenever we have time for it.
Comfortable at sea with 4 decades of sailing experience and hundreds of thousands of miles behind me.
Even though this is season 6 on YouTube I did not make that many videos in the beginning, and obviously not from my entire sailing life. Before full-time sailing 6 years ago, I sailed several seasons in the Mediterranean, and obviously also in Scandinavia. I had my first sailboat at age 7 and have been sailing and racing ever since. Also, more than 10 years of experience as a captain in Search and Rescue at sea in Norway.
I COULD BE DEPORTED - SwT 184 - MOST FREQUENT MISTAKES DONE TOWARDS SOLO SAILORS Locations
- Indonesia (-0.789275,113.921327)
- The video primarily takes place off and in the Eastern port city of Tual, also known as Kupang in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. (-8.5155666,125.5833323)
- Thomas proceeds to his next location, Dili, the capital city of Timor-Leste after fixing issues with his paperwork at the port. (-8.5366667,125.5752778)
Sailing with Thomas
Sailing solo around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser - S/Y Be Free. Most of the time sailing single handed and occasionally with friends and other guests. Dreaming of crossing the Pacific singlehanded. Most of my life has been in the small coastal town Tønsberg, 95 km south of Oslo. With the national park at our doorsteps, and the Oslo fjord and Skagerak sea outside the windows, it was almost mandatory to own a boat. I´m almost raised in a sailboat and had my first by the age of 7. Not only did we spend 3 weeks every summer, and every weekend of my childhood, on the lean (Sailing) But my parents owned a boat factory, where they manufactured sailboats and smaller motorboats. So I think its fair to say I've been into sailing my whole life. MY LAST JOB Full time working for the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue, and almost 10 years as voluntary and skipper for the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue. ONE LIFE SAIL IT WISELY www.sailingwiththomas.com
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