How did we navigate the TREACHEROUS Tomia entrance???

• November 29, 2023 by Salty Days Adventures |
• Language: EN
• Play Time: 00:13:37
• SAILING YOUTUBERS

This week we attempt to negotiate the treacherous Tomia entrance, which is a very skinny, shallow channel to get to the idyllic anchorage on the other side.

Pulau (meaning island) Tomia is one of four islands that make up the regency of Wakatobi. The people that inhabit the eighteen villages of Tomia are just as we’ve experienced in Indonesia, warm and welcoming. But… before we can get off our boat to explore this little island, we must get through the treacherous channel at the entrance.

The other Tailenders’ boats made it through safely, but the current had increased, the tide dropped, and most of them had help from a dingy pushing them against the current to stop them from hitting the many surrounding bommies. We had invaluable advice from Beyond Outrageous Tony who had bounced off many of the rocks. He kindly came aboard Ocean Lady to provide us with support.. It was one of the things that make sailing slightly stressful at times.

With both motors on full throttle and many eyes watching for rocks we got through without incident! What a relief. Thanks to ChisPis and George who helped us along the way.

Once we had anchored safely in 4m of water, we escaped off Ocean Lady to explore and say hi to the town folk. They were eager to give us high fives and take lots of selfie selfies. We inadvertently walked straight through a traditional Indonesian wedding taking place, so we stopped to take in this special moment. We were invited to stay to feast with them but didn’t want to impose so we kept on walking.

Cozzy was super excited to be celebrating her birthday at Tomia. We’d researched local restaurants and found a perfect place on a hill overlooking the stunning bay and sunset. We chatted to the owner, Amanda, via Google Translate as she didn’t speak English and she was happy to accommodate all 20 of us (The Tailenders had collected some extra boats along the way to party with). Wow, how spoilt was Cozzy with the delicious food and special birthday cakes to celebrate. And Amanda offered to take us on a motorbike tour of Tomia the next day which was also a highlight.

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Meanwhile, we’re so blessed to have access to some amazing musical talent, so we thank the artists below for their contribution to this video:
🎼 Evil Genius Dream
🎼 Mulholland - King Canyon
🎼 Hannah's Song - Chris Haugen
🎼 In Eternity We'll Meet - Aakash Gandhi

We look forward to seeing you next week.
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Welcome to Salty Days Adventures, a sailing channel for people who feel that itch to go, even when it’s a bit scary. We’re an Aussie couple who realised, just in time, that life is for the living. So, we sold our home and got rid of almost everything… except an amazing, new-to-us Leopard 40 catamaran, yes, she’s called Salty Days. We’re back with salt on our skin, roaming the Caribbean, chasing sunsets, rainbows, and the freedom that only the sea offers. This channel is about sailing, casting off, crossing oceans, learning fast, laughing often, and discovering what life looks like when you stop waiting for tomorrow. It’s adventure with salt in its hair and grit under its nails. Sometimes spectacular. Sometimes stressful. Always real. No scripts. No filters. Just a floating, front-row seat to a life lived properly, the good, the bad and the ugly Thanks for joining us in these Salty Days Adventures. Cozzy & Mitcho

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How did we navigate the TREACHEROUS Tomia entrance??? Location

• Tomea Island (-5.7592924,123.9415518)