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Kicked Out (And Nowhere To Go) | Sailing Ep 297
We left Bohay Dulang, the most beautiful anchorage we've ever seen, because it was time to head south to the last stop in Malaysia. Tawau is right on the border between Sabah and Kalimantan and was where we had to check out. Before getting there we had to...
Spectacular Coral Islands (But Why Is No-One Sailing Here?) | Ep 296
The most beautiful sailing ground we've ever found, but why does no-one sail here? The problems can only be resolved politically. So until Malaysia and the Philippines can make the area safe, it will remain an untouched gem. 🤙 Support us: PATREON | FTB...
WTF is that LOUD NOISE? | Sailing Ep 295
Sailing along Sabah's eastern shore was never going to be easy. Apart from some of the most dangerous anchorages in terms of piracy and a temporary repair on the rigging, we knew the going would be uphill and hard on the boat. So when we heard a loud noise...
How to Find Help In Remote Places | Casting Off with Followtheboat 010
You're in a strange place and you don't speak the language; you need help but you're isolated and running on adrenaline. Where's the fun in that? Is it fair to bring pets or partners on board if they don't like sailing? Are YOU a NEW SAILOR? Tell us about...
Our Rigging U-Bolt Sheared Off | Sailing & Sailboats Ep 294
What do you do when a deck fitting fails, especially the U-Bolt which holds down your rigging and stops your mast from falling over? Imagine you're far away from a chandlery or a workshop, at anchor in a remote place where no-one speaks your language, what...
Fastest Sail in Years | Sailing with Purpose | Ep 293
For the first time in years, we are sailing with purpose. We have a long route ahead to a brand new destination and it feels GREAT! And just to make life even better, we are sailing (not motoring), reaching some of our fastest times and Liz is catching fi...
Sailboat Equipment Failure | Pirate Waters | Sailing Ep 292
There have been kidnappings and piracy for decades along the north and eastern coast of Sabah, so equipment failure in these dangerous pirate waters is the last thing we need. 🤙 Support us: PATREON | FTBMates | Rum Fund - https://followtheboat.com/pub...
New Sailing Adventure Begins | Sailing Ep 291
Goodbye Sutera Harbour Marina, hello open seas! This is so exciting! We're off on a new sailing adventure for the first time in two years... 🤙 Support us: PATREON | FTBMates | Rum Fund - https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 👌 00:00 Casting off the lines ...
SIPADAN | ALONE at the BEST DIVE Spot in the World | Travel Ep 286
Alone at Sipadan with the whole island reef-system to ourselves, we are grateful to experience the best diving in the world. We had close encounters with sharks, turtles, schooling jacks, bumphead parrotfish, as well as thousands of reef fish and macro cre...
Driving across Borneo to Sipadan | Travel & Scuba Ep 285
Fed up with being dicked around by hotels... With Malaysia's state borders and Sabah's district borders open again, we set off with joyful hearts on a road trip across Borneo. But finding hotels that were ready for us or staff who gave a toss turned out ...
Photowalk | Legacy Lenses (Nikon Olympus Pentax Takumar) | Sabah Ep 283
Armed with two legacy lenses, the Olympus Zuiko 24mm f/2.8 and Nikon Nikkor 85mm f2, we set off for a trek through Kinabalu Park, Borneo. Then into the valley where Jamie tested two more lenses, the SMC Takumar 28mm and f2.8 Pentax 135mm f3.5. This stunnin...
We catch a thief stealing from our boat – Sailing Ep 276
Theft is uncommon here, so when we catch a thief taking stuff through one of our portholes, we are shocked. Poverty and desperate times endured by many people here since lockdown in March 2020 has taken its toll... 🥂 PATREON | FTBMates | Rum Fund ...
Avoid politics and follow the rules – Sailing & Travel Ep 269
How far do you get involved in local politics? Follow the rules and make friends in the country where you are a guest can mean a smoother sailing and travel experience. 🥂 PATREON | FTBMates | Rum Fund - https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 🍻 00:00 ...
Will they kick us out? | Sailing | Discover Sabah, Borneo Ep 266
Ever felt like it was déjà vu all over again? Or sailing Groundhog Day? We're here at the discretion of Malaysia, but will they kick us out this time? We love discovering new places, but lately it's been more about unfurling the sails and grabbing any op...