Finding Paradise Amongst The Vicious Indian Ocean | The Wild West CH.10
August 03, 2024 by Slim & Soph - Sailing Nakama | Language: EN Play Time: 00:29:51 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
Exploring Uncharted Territory: A Sailing Expedition to the Abis Islands
The intrepid duo, Slim and Soph, continue their audacious journey around Australia by navigating through the wild West Coast and setting sail for the remote and little-explored Abis Islands. With their trusty 10m catamaran as their vessel and a spirit of adventure driving them forward, they’re determined to make their way to this uncharted paradise.
A Desperate Test in the Indian Ocean’s Wrath
In their latest video episode, we witness Slim and Soph as they grapple with the vicious conditions of the Indian Ocean. Dealing with equipment failure, heavy fuel contamination, damaged autopilots, and challenging weather patterns, their resilience is tested in every aspect.
A Slice of Paradise
Despite the trials and tribulations, they finally reach a place that truly feels like paradise. The turquoise waters of Turtle Bay, part of the Abis Island group, are a welcome respite from the harshness of their ocean journey.
The Underwater Haven
Not content with just dropping anchor, Slim and Soph dive into the crystalline waters to explore this underwater paradise. They’re particularly excited to find an abundance of crayfish (also known as lobster), which they plan to cook up for dinner.
Tasting Local Delicacies
A unique aspect of their journey is the taste of local delicacies, particularly the Western Rock Lobster or red crayfish. As they cook and enjoy this delicacy for dinner, we learn about their differing experiences with the culinary aspects of their adventures.
Historical Exploration
In upcoming episodes, Slim and Soph plan to delve into the lesser-known historical events surrounding these remote islands. By shedding light on Australia’s untold stories of mutiny, murder, and sex slavery from the wrecking of a ship called “Bavia”, they aim to bring this fascinating piece of history to their audience.
Life Onboard
The video also offers a glimpse into daily life on board. With both Slim and Soph balancing studies with their voyage, we see them navigating coursework alongside nautical adventures.
Overcoming the West Coast
In true Slim & Soph spirit, they’re determined to overcome each challenge thrown their way. From engine mishaps and weather-related issues to confronting a challenging race with fellow sailors, this expedition embodies their unwavering commitment to the adventure.
Conclusion
The journey to the Abis Islands is a testament to Slim and Soph’s resilience, adaptability, and passion for exploring untouched territories. It’s an inspiring tale of overcoming adversity in pursuit of new discoveries, offering viewers not just breathtaking vistas but a deeper appreciation for the vastness and beauty of the ocean.
After a short and sweet stop for repairs, we’re pushing back offshore, sailing towards a cluster of remote islands, the Abrolhos Islands. Which proves to be a slice of paradise amongst the wild, vicious and unpredictable Indian Ocean. We finally catch and cook lobster, this is what boat life is all about.
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Chapters:
00:00 We're hitting milestones
05:16 We don't always win
08:07 Wind locked aboard
09:22 The race is on: into the ocean
18:13 Finding offshore islands (Paradise)
22:35 Sometimes we win!
28:44 A message from Soph
Finding Paradise Amongst The Vicious Indian Ocean | The Wild West CH.10 Locations
- The remote and beautiful Turtle Bay, part of the Abis Islands group off Western Australia, offers a tranquil anchorage after navigating through the challenging waters of the Indian Ocean. (-25.8834,113.0331)
Slim & Soph - Sailing Nakama
Welcome aboard SV Nakama, We are Slim & Soph a young Aussie couple tryna get by living aboard our tiny retro sailboat with our cat Chilli. We sail the Australian coastline whilst attending university online and take you with us. After putting study on the back burner for years as we didn’t want to sacrifice adventure, we thought why not have both? Fed up with the outrageous rental prices in our hometown, the idea of doing it afloat came to mind. We figured we could scrape by on our tight student budget if we stopped paying way too much rent and lived minimally on the ocean, whilst continuing our passion for adventure. The plan for now, is to keep sailing onwards, keeping Australia to our left and once we're done doing that...Who knows. Our mission is to prove that anyone can do it, you don’t need the fanciest boat or a squillion bucks, just a whole lot of ambition and a willingness to make mistakes and learn. So join us on this whacky adventure! Slim & Soph xoxo
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