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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...
Why slow sailing is better | Discover Sabah, Borneo Ep 265
There are definite advantages to slow sailing: the silence, the fishing, the bobbing along... 🥂 PATREON | FTBMates | Rum Fund - https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 🍻 00:00 We left the marina 01:01 Fishing - Nautide app 01:49 Sails out, engine off 0...
Bendera Putih (White flag) | Discover Sabah, Borneo
Sabah closed its borders in March 2020 and the rise in poverty has become an increasing concern for everyone living here. The Bendera Putih (White Flag) movement has gripped social media in recent weeks and highlights the huge numbers of people who are now...
No-one comes to these deserted beaches | Discover Sabah, Borneo Ep 254
Poor old Jamie has a sore bum, but Liz says what we want to know about is sailing... 00:00 Jamie's toilet problem 00:23 Sailing from Mantanani 01:40 Tachometer still playing up 02:16 Sailing into Teluk Saundal 03:10 Ashore at Beachaven Chalets with Alfonso...
The British LOST! | Discover Sabah, Borneo Ep 239
The British lost to a band of Sulu warriors in this seldom told story of the wit and cunning of a local prince. At school we learned all about “Great” Britain’s fabulous successes all around the world, and how our country of birth came to dominate gl...
Bat cave (one million bats and a snake) | Discover Sabah, Borneo Ep 238
These spectacular caves on a desert island in northern Borneo are well and truly off the tourist trail. Pristine and seldom trodden, the island is home to millions of bats, sleeping snakes and sly crocs... 00:00 Spectacular caves of Balambangan 01:18 More ...
Cleanest Beach in Borneo | Cocktails & Pizza | Discover Sabah, Borneo Ep 234
Does Malaysia care about the beaches? And what are local people doing to keep them clean? 00:00 Intro to does Malaysia care about the beaches 01:29 Roby of Secret Place explains why he runs an eco-bar and camp 02:54 Aaron making pizza outside at the best b...
We are back with DAILY VIDEOS! – Sailing and travel Ep 226
We explain why we are back with DAILY VIDEOS! 00:00 We are back and going daily (This is the first of 12 DAILY EPISODES!) 00:52 Where are we sailing? 02:41 What does being a liveaboard mean? 03:12 Why are we making DAILY EPISODES? 04:23 Sailing east coast ...
Sipadan: Best Diving in the World | Discover Sabah, Borneo Ep 224
Sipadan is the best dive spot in the world. 'Discovered' by Jacques Cousteau, who made a quick two day stop in 1988 which turned into six weeks, Sipadan has more variety, more quantity and bigger fish then most places: turtles, sharks, jacks, barracuda and...
Sailing safely through pirate waters? – Ep 206
Is sailing safely through pirate waters really possible? We’re about to head through the Sulu and Celebes Seas, one of the most dangerous places in the world to sail. But don’t worry, we reckon we’ve got the safety angle covered... The mini rally we...
A taste of freedom (first night at anchor) – Sailing Ep 205
We left the marina for a taste of freedom and spent our first night at anchor in five months. But after our first taste of freedom, we were told we didn't have permission to stay there. A ranger from the marine park explained we must have a permit to anch...
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