As we headed across the bay for a supper of lobster and tuna, our outboard engine stopped. Rowing was the last thing we needed in a channel with ripping tides.
It seems we have a few boat repairs ahead of us in this beautiful, tropical paradise.
Before the work and boat jobs, there was diving to be done, a jellyfish lake to visit and lobster to be eaten. The stunning Derawan islands were calling to us…
Here’s a rough guide to the chapters in our latest YouTube episode:
- Local community comes to our aid
- Derawan dive lodge
- Diving Derawan Archipelago
- Kakaban Island
- Jellyfish Lake
- Manta Ray Cleaning Station
- Boat repairs: Stripping the carburettor on a Tohatsu 9.8
- When it’s wise to re-anchor
- Boat repairs: Cleaning the prop (underwater)
- Boat repairs: In-mast furling axle adjustment
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Here’s the episode…
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