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Timber Shipbuilders of Indonesia #sailing #sulawesiindonesia
After sailing to Bira on the Indonesian Island of Sulawesi, we explore the world of the Bugis people, once fearsome pirates and the origin of bogeyman myths, now famous worldwide for their amazing skills handcrafting massive traditional wooden ships The Bugis are the predominate ethnic group on sou...
The Bugis – Master Builders of the Traditional Timber Sailboats of Indonesia – S5 Episode 113
After sailing to Bira on the Indonesian Island of Sulawesi, we explore the world of the Bugis people, once fearsome pirates and the origin of bogeyman myths, now famous worldwide for their amazing skills handcrafting massive traditional wooden ships The Bugis are the predominate ethnic group on sou...
Chased Out Of An Anchorage By Explosives – Series 5 Episode 112
There’s a first time for everything and before stopping at Pulau Sabalana on our way to Sulawesi, we’d never been chased out of an anchorage with explosives before. When the locals started throwing sticks of dynamite around the boat we got out of there as fast as we could. Fortunately we avoided bei...
Our Best Night Sail EVER Island Hopping Towards Sulawesi – S5 Episode 111
Isn’t it fantastic when a plan works. In this episode we take into account wind, swell, current and weather forecasts plus satellite imagery of potential anchorages before undertaking a 110 nautical mile overnight passage to the remote island of Sapuka Besar as our next step towards Sulawesi. The co...
All New Dreamtime Sailing Adventures – Where Are We Going? – S5 Episode 110
In our first 179 days in Indonesia we have sailed two and half thousand nautical miles or four thousand seven hundred kilometres around this amazing nation of islands. We’ve had more than enough breath taking experiences to know we want to spend a lot more time exploring this incredible country. So...
Forced To Leave Indonesia – We’re Out Of Visa – S4 Episode 109
Six months sailing around in Indonesia had flown by and with our 180 day visas fast running out, we were forced to leave the country in order to obtain new visas. Fortunately, we’d found a safe place to leave Our Dreamtime in the care of the villagers on the island of Gili Asahan off Lombok so we fe...
No Drama, No Big Seas, Just Easy Sailing & Our BEST EVER Indonesian Anchorage – S4 Episode 108
This episode covers our extended stay at Gili Asahan in the secret Gili Islands off Lombok's south west coast, an incredible and, as yet, unspoiled corner of the world. We LOVED the place and are really happy with how the episode came together to highlight its beauty and charm. This amazing a...
We’re Reluctantly Splitting Up – A Real Time Update
We rolled back into Australia five weeks ago for a wedding that was worth every mile and to tackle our 200,000-kilometre health check-ups. Rob zoomed through his appointments like a superstar, racking up gold stars left and right! On the flip side, Karen’s journey was a bit more of a rollercoaster. ...
Time To Get Off – Medana Bay Lombok – S4 Episode 106
After our encounter with a reef on the island of Sumbawa, we’re very happy to be safely on a mooring in Medana Bay Marina on Lombok for a while. We enjoy some time off the boat exploring the local area, get a new bow cover made and Rob sits Marina owner, Peter Cranfield, for a very interesting chat ...
Aground on a Reef – Facing Our Worst Nightmare – S4 Episode 105
Living our worst nightmare, we ran Our Dreamtime up on a reef. Terrible weather conditions, poor light and a 500 metre error in the charts combine to lead us onto a reef on the island of Sumbawa. In this episode we detail the how and why of what happened, the mistakes we made and the aftermath. But...
Sailing the Gili Islands & Discovering Lombok’s Jungle Waterfalls S4 Ep104
After leaving Australia from Thursday Island and sailing two thousand four hundred nautical miles in less than three months to reach Bali, we were supposed to charge off further north to Malaysia with the rally. Instead we just went, stuff it. Why are we moving so fast and missing so many cool place...
SECRET GILI ISLANDS – LOMBOK. Simply Indonesia’s Best Yet. S4 Episode 102
Having changed our cruising plans, again, we made a U-Turn in Bali and sailed our 42 foot ketch back across the Lombok Strait to explore the islands off Lombok’s South West Coast known as the Secret Gilis. Here we discovered why those cruisers that have sailed this area rave about it. We quickly fel...
Dragged Anchor and Beached in Bali – S4 Episode 101
WE RACE TO SAVE A YACHT IN BALI - Anchored at Lovina on the northern coast of Bali, our peaceful day of boat jobs onboard Our Dreamtime ends when the boat beside us dragged its anchor in high winds while the owners are on a motor scooter in the mountains site seeing. With its fin keel already bounci...
Sailing Bali – The Island of the Gods – S4 Ep100
Step aboard for an unforgettable journey to the mesmerizing Island of the Gods – Bali – in Season 4 Episode 100 of Dreamtime Sail! Discover remote Indonesian treasures, lush landscapes, vibrant cultures, and world-class snorkeling. Experience camaraderie, leisure time with friends, and remarkable ad...
Whale Sharks Everywhere! We Sail into a Bay Full Of Gentle Giants – Series 4 Episode 98
Join Dreamtime Sail on a remarkable journey to Saor Bay in Indonesia where we come across an amazing snorkeling experience with numerous gentle whale sharks. We then sail further west towards Lombok, visiting stunning anchorages and exploring hidden gems along the way aboard our well-traveled catama...
After Sailing to Indonesia’s Stunning Satonda Volcano, We Swim in the Crater of Course – S4 Ep 97
Experience the enchanting journey of sailing to the mesmerizing Satonda Volcano in Indonesia, following an unforgettable voyage from the iconic Komodo National Park. This exclusive episode showcases swimming within a volcanic crater, exploring its stunning natural surroundings, and meeting the local...
THE ONLY TRUE HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, Komodo National Park Indonesia – Our Ultimate Guide – S4-Ep96
Join us as we explore the stunning Komodo National Park in Indonesia, home to the majestic Komodo dragon and boasting incredible beaches and vibrant coral reefs. Experience adventure and natural beauty on this unforgettable journey.
Our Top 10 Essentials List to Have BEFORE Sailing into Indonesia – All Learned from Experience
In this video, we share 10 essential items you need before sailing into Indonesia based on our experience. These include important navigation tools, cleaning supplies, travel documents and gear, personal care items, cash, alcohol, and prescription medications.
We Sail to a Stunning Uninhabited Island Paradise. Monkeying About on Indonesia’s Gili Bodo -S4-Ep95
Join us on a unforgettable sailing adventure to Gili Bodo, an untouched paradise in Indonesia where we explored the unspoiled beaches, swam with monkeys, and enjoyed snorkeling in crystal clear waters.
A Race to Save Our Friend’s Drifting Catamaran From The Reef at Indonesia’s Pulau Bonerate – S4-Ep94
Join us in this adrenaline-fueled journey as we navigate through Indonesia's untouched waters, facing treacherous reefs and unknown challenges to save our friend Simon's drifting catamaran. Uncover the beauty of traditional boat-making skills at Pulau Bonerate!
Avoiding an Exploding Volcano in Paradise. A Real Time Update from Remote Sulawesi–Indonesia S4-Ep93
Get the latest real-time updates from Rob and Karen as they sail through the Indonesian waters near the active volcano in Paradise. Learn about their journey and adventure around remote Sulawesi-Indonesia on their Dreamtime Sail.
We Handed Over Wads of Cash to Continue Sailing. Extending your Visa Indonesian Style. S4 – Ep92
In this episode, we embark on a unique Indonesian journey to extend our visas by handing over cash in a car park! Learn about our experience with bureaucracy and navigating through challenges to explore Bells Beach and Angel Cave.
Dodging Whales on a Rough 200 Mile Overnight Sail to Indonesia’s World Famous Wakatobi S4-Ep91
We tried to pick a nice weather window for a relaxed sail from Pulau Buru to Wangi Wangi, the northern most of the Wakatobi Islands but the South East trade winds decided to blow stronger and longer giving us a very bumpy overnight passage. We unexpectedly encountered whales, including a massive one...