Another great video!!! I so love seeing the interactions you guys have the locals and just how warm and inviting your family is, just as they are to you! Glad you didn't have any huge logs wreck the boat! I'm sure that's nerve racking!
What a great episode guys. I swam with blue nose dolphins In New Zealand and to see them with you was great. The kindness of the locals is what all mankind should be like. Thank you for sharing your life. Love from Norwich in the UK 🇬🇧
After spending the week immersed in the chaos of the world's bad news, once a week I get a little respite and relief by sailing with you guys...I'm there heart and soul. Such a relaxed interaction with the locals...their frame of reference must be far removed from a Western head. Priceless.
I'm glad you get a snippet of respite from the bad news. We love these moments with people who don't know all the stresses of the Western world although we are seeing changes as they have more exposure to the internet.
Fascinating sailing, with all the challenges. Dodging storms, logs, FADs. A good catch, harvesting the ocean's bounty. A nice visit by the Dolphins, on a pretty sunset (15:08). And it's another unique island to experience.
Another fab episode guys. Glad you dodged the logs. Great Mahi Mahi such beautiful colours and good slabs. Your kids are so capable, mature for their age, right down to changing oil to making wraps. I'd be so proud of them. The people you meet are so beautiful and welcoming. Look forward to next episode. Hope you all have an amazing Christmas. Much love Naughty Nana Jude from Auss. ❤xxxxxx
We were hoping it would help other sailors choosing this route. There are also details on the noforeignland app and the soggypaws compendium which you might find helpful 😀
PNG and West Irian are oft overlooked cultural gems. With more languages on this one island than on all of Europe put together, I honestly envy your chance even to skim the surface of this magical place. At least modern sonar and radar offer good warnings of potentially dangerous floating hazards. This is so different from 60 yrs ago, when collisions with rogue logs and stray bits of log rafts were an everyday danger in areas such as the seas off BC, Celebes, and the mouth of the Amazon. Unity in Diversity. 🇵🇬
We are definitely only skimming the surface of this incredible place. So much time could be spent exploring this region in the right season. And very grateful for our modern tech onboard but still nothing beats the eyes! Thanks for watching 😄
I had a similar fridge issue all on passage what I did as a temporary hack was swap out a few ice packs from the freezer every 7 or 8 hours and that seemed to keep the fridge a couple degrees cooler which was enough
Only recently started following you guys, I would love this life, may I ask how you fund doing what you guys are doing , and would love to have more of a look around the boat where you all sleep. What an amazing welcome you guys had and such a lovely family
If you can, have the older children read, or listen to an audiobook, "Australia's Secret Army" written by historian Michael Veitch which details the efforts of the Australian appointed Coast Watches keeping Australia and its allies updated on Japanese movements in and around the area that you're now in. Many locations/islands/villages are named, and detail the special relationships Australia have with many of the various islands' locals. The book details so much Australian history in the region. I was so disappointed when I came to the end of the book as I never wanted it to end.
I think I missed out as a kid not being at sea, went later merchant seaman. The term a wonderful life comes to mind you live it to the max, I hope the wee ones understand they live a great life free.
Good question! We have a long way to go and there is not always a safe anchorage on each island so we step out our trip with the amount of risk we were comfortable with.
@@sailingwithsix Well, by "rest the boat" I meant just float and drift around wherever you happen to be when night falls (or maybe execute a _heave to_). Which maybe isn't really an option, because I don't recall seeing a cruiser do this lol.
Grib files & the computer models on which they are based are notoriously inaccurate under 12.5 knots of gradient wind. Also there is little account in the models for thermal and/or orographic effects. If I see 10 knots in the gribs I see "anything may happen from any direction". It's something that 206,000 miles over 40 years has taught me....
You may still be a while before you leave Indonesia. Just make sure you do not check out in Nongsa point marina. They fees are crazy. several hundred dollar for just checking out. Consider Belitung island instead its charges maybe 50-100 depending ship and how many aboard etc. Sailing in Asia for a decade my perspective has slightly changed as you may understand. You need a sharp watch 24/7 and ideally two pair of eyes at night. If you can get AI supported infrared cameras with object recognition. And make sure you have more than just an anchor light on when you rest for the night. The best passages are those leaving 6-7 am and at 4-5 PM you keep a look out for a safe location to anchor for the night. Obviously thats not always available. Trust that people here have NO light, NO AIS, and NO understanding that if they see you, you may not have seen them. Be alert.
Now I am confused, I thought I heard you call Finn, Ted before. Now I heard you say that again. Is Ted a nickname? I am asking because my name is Ted, and I don't know many people by that name.
This must be something recent. Back when I was a lad, yonks ago, Ted was a common short form for both Edward and Theodore. In my class at junior school ('58-'63), we had "Red" Ted (carrot head), Boss Ted (the head chorister), and "Wiz" Ted (the clever one). That's three Teds in a class of 16 boys.
@t.a.k.palfrey3882 Wow, I never knew that name was popular. I was named after my grandfather, other than him. I don't know personally anyone else named Ted. Maybe that is just a Wisconsin thing.
Finn's middle name is Edward (Ted) after a great grandfather so he gets called that often and has begun to prefer it. He is also just a big teddy bear and is always handing out hugs so it's quite fitting. 😉
They used our internet and were very generous in giving us vegetables in exchange for it, but we also gave them other items - sugar, peanut butter, tea, coffee and a few more things which you'll see in the next episode.
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You guys are such wonderful stewards of love and friendship. Keep being you!!!
Awe thank you ☺️
That was a fantastic welcome by the villagers! The family bringing you cleaned fresh coconuts I'm sure was a treat.
Yes they are so generous!
I'm sure yall' were ready for sleep, but what a great welcome and opportunity to engage with the locals!
Yes, you can't make this stuff up, just have to embrace it before it's gone.
It's very interesting to see these local people welcoming you with joy 🙂🙂🙂
They are so friendly and they know that sailing boats generally bring trading opportunities so they're happy to see us 😄
Another great video!!! I so love seeing the interactions you guys have the locals and just how warm and inviting your family is, just as they are to you! Glad you didn't have any huge logs wreck the boat! I'm sure that's nerve racking!
Yes meeting beautiful people like this is amazing opportunity 😀
What a great episode guys. I swam with blue nose dolphins In New Zealand and to see them with you was great. The kindness of the locals is what all mankind should be like. Thank you for sharing your life. Love from Norwich in the UK 🇬🇧
Thank you, the locals are so generous and kind. You will enjoy getting to know them a little more in the next video 😄
After spending the week immersed in the chaos of the world's bad news, once a week I get a little respite and relief by sailing with you guys...I'm there heart and soul. Such a relaxed interaction with the locals...their frame of reference must be far removed from a Western head. Priceless.
Right there with ya. If our "developed" world was half as civilized as these cultures, we wouldn't have to deal with nearly as much chaos.
I'm glad you get a snippet of respite from the bad news. We love these moments with people who don't know all the stresses of the Western world although we are seeing changes as they have more exposure to the internet.
A somewhat harrowing passage navigated safely. I’m looking forward to your visit to the welcoming islanders! ❤
Yeah it was a challenge but definitely worth it for the experience we had with these beautiful islanders 😄
An amazingly groovy episode. Meeting new island people was so cool. Can't wait to see more.
Yes the next episode gets to showcase these incredible people 😄
Your big hearts are so welcoming. May God bless you on your journey. I absolutely love your family as they see the world.
What a great first interaction with the locals
It was very special 😀
Thank you for sharing the journey and the family time.
I love your adventures! What a beautiful, loving family you are blessed with.
Thank you so much 😀
Dolphins are such delightful creatures!
Aren't they amazing 😄
Love the welcome team!
How lovely are they 😄
Wow. What an amazing experience interacting with these different cultures.
It truly is! 😄
Fascinating sailing, with all the challenges. Dodging storms, logs, FADs. A good catch, harvesting the ocean's bounty. A nice visit by the Dolphins, on a pretty sunset (15:08). And it's another unique island to experience.
Yes a challenging trip with an excellent reward. 😊
Another fab episode guys. Glad you dodged the logs. Great Mahi Mahi such beautiful colours and good slabs. Your kids are so capable, mature for their age, right down to changing oil to making wraps. I'd be so proud of them. The people you meet are so beautiful and welcoming. Look forward to next episode. Hope you all have an amazing Christmas. Much love Naughty Nana Jude from Auss. ❤xxxxxx
Thank you so much for you support this year ❤️😁
Ah so good to see your reaction meeting the locals of PNG i spent a few years there lukim you sampela taim cheers n beers Marty Australia
Such beautiful generous people 😄
Like you I have been very interested in the northern way via Kavieng & Ninigo so this is all very useful, thank you
We were hoping it would help other sailors choosing this route. There are also details on the noforeignland app and the soggypaws compendium which you might find helpful 😀
@sailingwithsix did you perceive any safety or security issues in Kavieng?
Wauw. Another great episode from you guys. Keep it up
Thank you 🤩
PNG and West Irian are oft overlooked cultural gems. With more languages on this one island than on all of Europe put together, I honestly envy your chance even to skim the surface of this magical place. At least modern sonar and radar offer good warnings of potentially dangerous floating hazards. This is so different from 60 yrs ago, when collisions with rogue logs and stray bits of log rafts were an everyday danger in areas such as the seas off BC, Celebes, and the mouth of the Amazon. Unity in Diversity. 🇵🇬
We are definitely only skimming the surface of this incredible place. So much time could be spent exploring this region in the right season. And very grateful for our modern tech onboard but still nothing beats the eyes!
Thanks for watching 😄
You have made my heart very happy❤️🙏✝️
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I had a similar fridge issue all on passage what I did as a temporary hack was swap out a few ice packs from the freezer every 7 or 8 hours and that seemed to keep the fridge a couple degrees cooler which was enough
Love this tip! Thank you. The heat in these regions just means everything is working so hard to keep cool - even us!
Only recently started following you guys, I would love this life, may I ask how you fund doing what you guys are doing , and would love to have more of a look around the boat where you all sleep. What an amazing welcome you guys had and such a lovely family
Awesome video!! God bless n be safe!!!❤️🙏🇺🇲😎👍👍👍
Thank you 😀
If you can, have the older children read, or listen to an audiobook, "Australia's Secret Army" written by historian Michael Veitch which details the efforts of the Australian appointed Coast Watches keeping Australia and its allies updated on Japanese movements in and around the area that you're now in. Many locations/islands/villages are named, and detail the special relationships Australia have with many of the various islands' locals. The book details so much Australian history in the region. I was so disappointed when I came to the end of the book as I never wanted it to end.
Fascinating, I will definitely look up this book. 😀
Good job guys.
Thank you 😊
I think I missed out as a kid not being at sea, went later merchant seaman. The term a wonderful life comes to mind you live it to the max, I hope the wee ones understand they live a great life free.
It's not for everyone but it's a special way to grow up for sure. Only time will determine how the kids view this upbringing 😀
@@sailingwithsix Only one way the best.
Ha, here I was doing my best sales pitch h for a sail to Fulaga in Fiji and I selected a Seth Hynes video and you lot are there.
We certainly were! Haven't had a chance to catch up on publishing that portion of our trip 😊
I WILL SAY BE CAREFUL OUT THERE CRAZY WEATHER OUT HERE PRAYING FOR YOUR SAFELY TAKE CARE. BY FOR NOW😊
Thank you, we will be careful 😄
Thank you.
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Have the tried turning up the dial on the fridge?
The kids will be able to captain their own boats
Yes they're definitely heading that way 😀
Get recpies to pickle veg think kimchi or saurkrate or veg of all kinds can be perserved
We made kimchi a few episodes ago 👍
@ try Saurkrate cabbage salt its easy
Might be a dumb question, but... With the increased threat of hitting logs etc., could you just rest the boat at night and travel only during the day?
Good question! We have a long way to go and there is not always a safe anchorage on each island so we step out our trip with the amount of risk we were comfortable with.
@@sailingwithsix Well, by "rest the boat" I meant just float and drift around wherever you happen to be when night falls (or maybe execute a _heave to_). Which maybe isn't really an option, because I don't recall seeing a cruiser do this lol.
Grib files & the computer models on which they are based are notoriously inaccurate under 12.5 knots of gradient wind. Also there is little account in the models for thermal and/or orographic effects. If I see 10 knots in the gribs I see "anything may happen from any direction". It's something that 206,000 miles over 40 years has taught me....
Ah... thank you for this wisdom! We will take this onboard as a rule of thumb moving forward 😀
Welcome to PNG
How old are your Children. your family are great Sailor's. Great video's. I miss sailing with my Dad😢
The kids are 14, 12, 10 & 8 in this video 😀
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You may still be a while before you leave Indonesia. Just make sure you do not check out in Nongsa point marina. They fees are crazy. several hundred dollar for just checking out. Consider Belitung island instead its charges maybe 50-100 depending ship and how many aboard etc. Sailing in Asia for a decade my perspective has slightly changed as you may understand. You need a sharp watch 24/7 and ideally two pair of eyes at night. If you can get AI supported infrared cameras with object recognition. And make sure you have more than just an anchor light on when you rest for the night. The best passages are those leaving 6-7 am and at 4-5 PM you keep a look out for a safe location to anchor for the night. Obviously thats not always available. Trust that people here have NO light, NO AIS, and NO understanding that if they see you, you may not have seen them. Be alert.
Thank you so much. We will remain diligent. 😄
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Salt make saurkrate
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Now I am confused, I thought I heard you call Finn, Ted before. Now I heard you say that again. Is Ted a nickname? I am asking because my name is Ted, and I don't know many people by that name.
This must be something recent. Back when I was a lad, yonks ago, Ted was a common short form for both Edward and Theodore. In my class at junior school ('58-'63), we had "Red" Ted (carrot head), Boss Ted (the head chorister), and "Wiz" Ted (the clever one). That's three Teds in a class of 16 boys.
@t.a.k.palfrey3882 Wow, I never knew that name was popular. I was named after my grandfather, other than him. I don't know personally anyone else named Ted. Maybe that is just a Wisconsin thing.
Finn's middle name is Edward (Ted) after a great grandfather so he gets called that often and has begun to prefer it. He is also just a big teddy bear and is always handing out hugs so it's quite fitting. 😉
@sailingwithsix thank you for the info. Now, it all makes sense. So hi Ted from Ted!
What did you trade for the fruit and veggies? Your starlink? Or did you just let them use your wifi signal to connect their devices?
They used our internet and were very generous in giving us vegetables in exchange for it, but we also gave them other items - sugar, peanut butter, tea, coffee and a few more things which you'll see in the next episode.