Sailing from the Togian Islands, we were on a deadline to reach the city of Luwuk in the Bangai Region to extend our Indonesian visas before we could land in deep trouble. So, we were really hoping our previous day’s engine problems wouldn’t resurface. Little did we know we were going to face totally different challenges and experience our toughest, single day passage on Our Dreamtime ever. FREE WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL ☺️ 1) Watch the adds all the way through 2) Like, Comment & Subscribe :) 3) Follow our Socials Join the Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew: If you’d like access to our live-tracker to see where we are in real time, receive almost daily Sit Rep updates when we’re sailing via an exclusive crew Facebook Group, early, add free access to our episodes, free or heavily discounted downloads of all our e-books plus other exclusive benefits, you can become a member of our Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew through either Ko-fi or Patreon. The funds help us offset the cost of upload data, music and editing software subscriptions, storage hard drives plus camera and audio equipment to improve the quality of our shows. Thank you so much crew. You’re the guys and girls who float our boat and keep us motivated. This video contains music used under license from Epidemic Sound. Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/dreamtimesail (Note: Ko-Fi has become our preferred platform for support as they take no commission from Crew Member’s contributions) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DreamtimeSail Our Books and eBooks are available via Payhip HERE - https://tinyurl.com/DreamtimeSailebooks SOCIALS We’re on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DreamtimeSail Follow our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dreamtimesail/ We’ve been blogging since 2011. Check it out at https://www.dreamtimesail.blogspot.com You can find Karen's recipes and tips from Our Galley at https://dreamtimesail.blogspot.com/p/our-galley.html #sailing #sailingindonesia #travelindonesia #liveaboardsailors #sailingaustralia

Sailing around Sulawesi, Indonesia, our engine blew its top, leaving us becalmed and adrift, literally in the middle of nowhere, a hundred and fifty miles from a mechanic. Add in a very tight deadline to extend our Indonesian visas and it’s a case of STRESS LEVEL TEN!. FREE WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL ☺️ 1) Watch the adds all the way through 2) Like, Comment & Subscribe :) 3) Follow our Socials #sailing #sailingindonesia #travelindonesia #liveaboardsailors #sailingaustralia

After an outstanding but all too short stay in the Togian Islands of Sulawesi, we reluctantly set off for the first hop of our return trip to Luwuk expecting a typical equatorially windless and therefore boring motor to our next anchorage. That was until our engine blew its top, leaving us becalmed and adrift, literally in the middle of nowhere, a hundred and fifty miles from a mechanic. Add in a very tight deadline to extend our Indonesian visas and it’s a case of STRESS LEVEL TEN!. FREE WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL ☺️ 1) Watch the adds all the way through 2) Like, Comment & Subscribe :) 3) Follow our Socials OR JOIN THE DREAMTIME SAIL VIRTUAL CREW: If you’d like access to our live-tracker to see where we are in real time, receive almost daily Sit Rep updates when we’re sailing via an exclusive crew Facebook Group, early, add free access to our episodes, free or heavily discounted downloads of all our e-books plus other exclusive benefits, you can become a member of our Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew through either Ko-fi or Patreon. The funds help us offset the cost of upload data, music and editing software subscriptions, storage hard drives plus camera and audio equipment to improve the quality of our shows. Thank you so much crew. You’re the guys and girls who float our boat and keep us motivated. This video contains music used under license from Epidemic Sound. Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/dreamtimesail (Note: Ko-Fi has become our preferred platform for support as they take no commission from Crew Member’s contributions) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DreamtimeSail Our BOOKS and eBOOKS are available via Payhip HERE - https://tinyurl.com/DreamtimeSailebooks Our 2026 CALENDARS – https://payhip.com/Dreamtimesail/collection/2026-calendar-series SOCIALS We’re on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DreamtimeSail Follow our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dreamtimesail/ We’ve been blogging since 2011. Check it out at https://www.dreamtimesail.blogspot.com You can find Karen's recipes and tips from Our Galley at https://dreamtimesail.blogspot.com/p/our-galley.html #sailing #sailingindonesia #travelindonesia #liveaboardsailors #sailingaustralia Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:07 Up Anchor & Away 08:43 Motoring 09:25 Adrift 16:49 Back Underway 23:25 Anchor Down 25:32 Calendars for Christmas 26:24 Thank You

Sailing one of Indonesia’s most unheralded gems, the absolutely stunning Togian Islands of North Sulawesi, we experience amazing clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, golden sand beaches, relics of world war two, incredibly welcoming locals and an intriguing Bajau culture dating back centuries. In this episode we immerse ourselves in that culture and meet the most famous Bajau man alive, a free diver they call Jago. #sailing #sailingindonesia #travelindonesia #liveaboardsailors #freedivers

Sailing one of Indonesia’s most unheralded gems, the absolutely stunning Togian Islands of North Sulawesi, we experience amazing clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, golden sand beaches, relics of world war two, incredibly welcoming locals and an intriguing Bajau culture dating back centuries. In this episode we immerse ourselves in that culture and meet the most famous Bajau man alive, a free diver they call Jago. Link - Jago A Life Underwater - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLyLM825Jpo Link - The Leap of Faith - Making the film Jago A Life Underwater - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0P69hPAVuc FREE WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL ☺️ 1) Watch the adds all the way through 2) Like, Comment & Subscribe :) 3) Follow our Socials Or Join the Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew: If you’d like access to our live-tracker to see where we are in real time, receive almost daily Sit Rep updates when we’re sailing via an exclusive crew Facebook Group, early, add free access to our episodes, free or heavily discounted downloads of all our e-books plus other exclusive benefits, you can become a member of our Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew through either Ko-fi or Patreon. The funds help us offset the cost of upload data, music and editing software subscriptions, storage hard drives plus camera and audio equipment to improve the quality of our shows. Thank you so much crew. You’re the guys and girls who float our boat and keep us motivated. This video contains music used under license from Epidemic Sound. Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/dreamtimesail (Note: Ko-Fi has become our preferred platform for support as they take no commission from Crew Member’s contributions) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DreamtimeSail Our Books and eBooks are available via Payhip HERE - https://tinyurl.com/DreamtimeSailebooks SOCIALS We’re on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DreamtimeSail Follow our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dreamtimesail/ We’ve been blogging since 2011. Check it out at https://www.dreamtimesail.blogspot.com You can find Karen's recipes and tips from Our Galley at https://dreamtimesail.blogspot.com/p/our-galley.html #sailing #sailingindonesia #travelindonesia #liveaboardsailors #sailingaustralia

Sail and Dive the unspoiled and absolutely stunning Togean Islands of Sulawesi in Indonesia with us onboard the yacht Our Dreamtime as we explore a sunken WW2 aircraft wreck, enjoy time with local villagers and relax at the fabulous Harmony Bay. Join the Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew: If you’d like access to our live-tracker to see where we are in real time, receive almost daily Sit Rep updates when we’re sailing via an exclusive crew Facebook Group, early, add free access to our episodes, free or heavily discounted downloads of all our e-books plus other exclusive benefits, you can become a member of our Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew through either Ko-fi or Patreon. The funds help us offset the cost of upload data, music and editing software subscriptions, storage hard drives plus camera and audio equipment to improve the quality of our shows. Thank you so much crew. You’re the guys and girls who float our boat and keep us motivated. This video contains music used under license from Epidemic Sound. Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/dreamtimesail (Note: Ko-Fi has become our preferred platform for support as they take no commission from Crew Member’s contributions) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DreamtimeSail Our Books and eBooks are available via Payhip HERE - https://tinyurl.com/DreamtimeSailebooks SOCIALS We’re on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DreamtimeSail Follow our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dreamtimesail/ We’ve been blogging since 2011. Check it out at https://www.dreamtimesail.blogspot.com You can find Karen's recipes and tips from Our Galley at https://dreamtimesail.blogspot.com/p/our-galley.html #sailing #sailingindonesia #travelindonesia #liveaboardsailors #sailingaustralia #diveindonesia

In typical Indonesian Bajo style, this Togian Islands community clings onto the small, rocky island with most buildings, including the school, perched on the surrounding reef and over the water.

We find another perfect, tropical lagoon anchorage amongst the reefs of the Togean Islands in Sulawesi, Indonesia. See our full Dreamtime Sail Episode 131 for much more.

We've run up against mother nature at her nastiest, a dangerously exploding volcano? Circumnavigating Sulawesi in Indonesia on our 42 foot sailboat, a lack of wind couldn’t stop us, uncharted coral reefs couldn’t stop us, being rammed by customs officials couldn’t stop us but flowing lava, falling ash and the threat of tsunamis from the erupting Mt Ruang volcano force a seismic change to our sailing plans. Join the Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew: If you’d like access to our live-tracker to see where we are in real time, receive almost daily Sit Rep updates when we’re sailing via an exclusive crew Facebook Group, early, add free access to our episodes, free or heavily discounted downloads of all our e-books plus other exclusive benefits, you can become a member of our Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew through either Ko-fi or Patreon. The funds help us offset the cost of upload data, music and editing software subscriptions, storage hard drives plus camera and audio equipment to improve the quality of our shows. Thank you so much crew. You’re the guys and girls who float our boat and keep us motivated. This video contains music used under license from Epidemic Sound. Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/dreamtimesail (Note: Ko-Fi has become our preferred platform for support as they take no commission from Crew Member’s contributions) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DreamtimeSail Our Books and eBooks are available via Payhip HERE - https://tinyurl.com/DreamtimeSailebooks SOCIALS We’re on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DreamtimeSail Follow our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dreamtimesail/ We’ve been blogging since 2011. Check it out at https://www.dreamtimesail.blogspot.com You can find Karen's recipes and tips from Our Galley at https://dreamtimesail.blogspot.com/p/our-galley.html 00:00 Intro 01:11 Up Anchor Pasuah 06:01 Pulau Malenge 11:22 Mt Ruang Explodes 13:51 Sail to Pulau Kadidri 17:45 Lagoon Anchorage 20:40 Next Episode

In our latest Dreamtime Sail episode we show how we find safe anchorages in uncharted, remote coral reef areas. Sail along with us as we day hop around the eastern peninsular of Central Sulawesi from Luwuk, fighting currents and adverse winds on our way to the Togean Islands. We go into detail on how we select anchorages in remote areas using satellite imagery and onsite dinghy surveys with a hand held depth gauge.

Sail along with us as we day hop around the eastern peninsular of Central Sulawesi from Luwuk, fighting currents and adverse winds on our way to the Togean Islands. We go into detail on how we select anchorages in remote areas using satellite imagery and onsite dinghy surveys with a hand held depth gauge. Join the Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew: If you’d like access to our live-tracker to see where we are in real time, receive almost daily Sit Rep updates when we’re sailing via an exclusive crew Facebook Group, early, add free access to our episodes, free or heavily discounted downloads of all our e-books plus other exclusive benefits, you can become a member of our Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew through either Ko-fi or Patreon. The funds help us offset the cost of upload data, music and editing software subscriptions, storage hard drives plus camera and audio equipment to improve the quality of our shows. Thank you so much crew. You’re the guys and girls who float our boat and keep us motivated. This video contains music used under license from Epidemic Sound. Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/dreamtimesail (Note: Ko-Fi has become our preferred platform for support as they take no commission from Crew Member’s contributions) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DreamtimeSail Our Books and eBooks are available via Payhip HERE - https://tinyurl.com/DreamtimeSailebooks SOCIALS We’re on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DreamtimeSail Follow our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dreamtimesail/ We’ve been blogging since 2011. Check it out at https://www.dreamtimesail.blogspot.com You can find Karen's recipes and tips from Our Galley at https://dreamtimesail.blogspot.com/p/our-galley.html 00:01 Intro 00:39 Luwuk to Pasirpanjang 05:08 Pasirpanjang to Mayayap 08:41 Mayayap to Pulau Puah 10:32 Satellite Anchoring Tips 16:44 Pulau Puah 19:39 Next Episode

A short peek from our Dreamtime Sail Episode 129 that features incredible anchorages, super friendly locals , the world’s clearest lake at Paisu Pok, a dolphin escort from Pulau Peleng and these spectacular Salodik Waterfalls near Luwuk. It's all in the one video from the unforgettable Banggai Islands and Central Sulawesi.

This lake’s name “Paisu Pok” carries a deep meaning in the local language, believed to translate to “still or dark waters.” This meaning perfectly fits the character of the lake, which radiates peace and tranquility. Paisu Pok Lake is famous for its mesmerizing beauty but also for the serene atmosphere it offers. With its crystal-clear waters, said to be the clearest in the world, and surrounding natural beauty, the lake is unique and, as yet, largely unspoilt. To see more watch our full Dreamtime Sail Episode featuring more of the Banggai Islands of Sulawesi.

A short clip from our Dreamtime Sail episode of sailing to Pulau Peleng and Luwuk in Sulawesi.

Incredible anchorages, super friendly locals , the world’s clearest lake, a dolphin escort and spectacular waterfalls are all in this episode from the unforgettable Banggai Islands and Central Sulawesi. Anchored in a hidden but magical lagoon off a small village on the island of Peleng, friendly locals take us to experience the world famous Paisu Pok Lake. We then sail onto Luwuk where we discover the amazing Salodik Waterfalls. Join the Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew: If you’d like access to our live-tracker to see where we are in real time, receive almost daily Sit Rep updates when we’re sailing via an exclusive crew Facebook Group, early, add free access to our episodes, free or heavily discounted downloads of all our e-books plus other exclusive benefits, you can become a member of our Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew through either Ko-fi or Patreon. The funds help us offset the cost of upload data, music and editing software subscriptions, storage hard drives plus camera and audio equipment to improve the quality of our shows. Thank you so much crew. You’re the guys and girls who float our boat and keep us motivated. This video contains music used under license from Epidemic Sound. Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/dreamtimesail (Note: Ko-Fi has become our preferred platform for support as they take no commission from Crew Member’s contributions) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DreamtimeSail Our Books and eBooks are available via Payhip HERE - https://tinyurl.com/DreamtimeSailebooks SOCIALS We’re on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DreamtimeSail Follow our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dreamtimesail/ We’ve been blogging since 2011. Check it out at https://www.dreamtimesail.blogspot.com You can find Karen's recipes and tips from Our Galley at https://dreamtimesail.blogspot.com/p/our-galley.html 00:00 Intro

We begin our sailing exploration of Sulawesi’s Banggai Islands on Bangai Laut with its super friendly people stunning, wind carved sandstone point, jungle fringed lagoons, golden beaches and cascading waterfalls. We then enjoy outstanding local seafood before sailing on northwards to a hidden but magical anchorage off a small village on the island of Peleng, home to the world famous Paisu Pok Lake. Join the Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew: If you’d like access to our live-tracker to see where we are in real time, receive almost daily Sit Rep updates when we’re sailing via an exclusive crew Facebook Group, early, add free access to our episodes, free or heavily discounted downloads of all our e-books plus other exclusive benefits, you can become a member of our Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew through either Ko-fi or Patreon. The funds help us offset the cost of upload data, music and editing software subscriptions, storage hard drives plus camera and audio equipment to improve the quality of our shows. Thank you so much crew. You’re the guys and girls who float our boat and keep us motivated. This video contains music used under license from Epidemic Sound. Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/dreamtimesail (Note: Ko-Fi has become our preferred platform for support as they take no commission from Crew Member’s contributions) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DreamtimeSail Our Books and eBooks are available via Payhip HERE - https://tinyurl.com/DreamtimeSailebooks SOCIALS We’re on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DreamtimeSail Follow our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dreamtimesail/ We’ve been blogging since 2011. Check it out at https://www.dreamtimesail.blogspot.com You can find Karen's recipes and tips from Our Galley at https://dreamtimesail.blogspot.com/p/our-galley.html 00:00 Intro 01:36 Tanjung Gundal Sandstone Tunnel 04:06 Jungle Lagoon 05:00 Lambangan Beach 05:29 Waterfall 07:25 Seafood Restaurent 09:16 Sail to Peleng 16:39 Hammerhead Anchorage 19:35 Next

THE DRAMATIC YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION SAYS - Sailing to the Banggai Islands in Sulawesi, Indonesia, we’re stranded at sea in the dark with a broken engine, almost run into a huge fishing platform, survive a near miss with a speeding fishing boat, find water flooding into our yacht, suffer expensive gear failure and, after finally making it into port, we get robbed? Nah forget that! THE DREAMTIME SAIL DESCRIPTION SAYS, - It’s a boat and things happen sometimes. No big deal. So ride along with us on our very, very chilled night passage to brilliantly, beautiful Banggai Island. There’s even dolphins. It’s cool. Join the Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew: If you’d like access to our live-tracker to see where we are in real time, receive almost daily Sit Rep updates when we’re sailing via an exclusive crew Facebook Group, early, add free access to our episodes, free or heavily discounted downloads of all our e-books plus other exclusive benefits, you can become a member of our Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew through either Ko-fi or Patreon. The funds help us offset the cost of upload data, music and editing software subscriptions, storage hard drives plus camera and audio equipment to improve the quality of our shows. Thank you so much crew. You’re the guys and girls who float our boat and keep us motivated. Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/dreamtimesail (Note: Ko-Fi has become our preferred platform for support as they take no commission from Crew Member’s contributions) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DreamtimeSail Our Books and eBooks are available via Payhip HERE - https://tinyurl.com/DreamtimeSailebooks This video contains music used under license from Epidemic Sound. SOCIALS We’re on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DreamtimeSail Follow our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dreamtimesail/ We’ve been blogging since 2011. Check it out at https://www.dreamtimesail.blogspot.com You can find Karen's recipes and tips from Our Galley at https://dreamtimesail.blogspot.com/p/our-galley.html 00:00 Intro 01:19 Up Anchor 02:50 Weather Forecast 04:39 Set Sail 05:26 Dodging Stuff 08:00 Sunset 08:53 Night Watch 11:01 Sunrise 12:12 Dolphins 15:00 Banggai Laut 19:36 Robbed 20:38 Next

After eleven unforgettable days exploring the remote beauty of Indonesia’s Sombori Islands—home to crystal-clear lagoons, hidden lakes, limestone caves, and pristine white sand beaches—we continue our sailing adventure northward on our circumnavigation of Sulawesi. But before leaving this tropical paradise behind, Karen convinces us to make one final stop at a breathtaking sea cave, and overcomes her fear of hitting the reef to capture stunning footage of the cave itself with our classic ketch, "Our Dreamtime". Join us as we sail through this rarely visited corner of Southeast Asia, sharing the raw beauty, hidden gems, and sailing lifestyle that define off-the-beaten-path cruising in Indonesia. Join the Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew: If you’d like access to our live-tracker to see where we are in real time, receive almost daily Sit Rep updates when we’re sailing via an exclusive crew Facebook Group, early, add free access to our episodes, free or heavily discounted downloads of all our e-books plus other exclusive benefits, you can become a member of our Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew through either Ko-fi or Patreon. The funds help us offset the cost of upload data, music and editing software subscriptions, storage hard drives plus camera and audio equipment to improve the quality of our shows. Thank you so much crew. You’re the guys and girls who float our boat and keep us motivated. Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/dreamtimesail (Note: Ko-Fi has become our preferred platform for support as they take no commission from Crew Member’s contributions) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DreamtimeSail Our Books and eBooks are available via Payhip HERE - https://tinyurl.com/DreamtimeSailebooks This video contains music used under license from Epidemic Sound. SOCIALS We’re on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DreamtimeSail Follow our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dreamtimesail/ We’ve been blogging since 2011. Check it out at https://www.dreamtimesail.blogspot.com You can find Karen's recipes and tips from Our Galley at https://dreamtimesail.blogspot.com/p/our-galley.html 00:00 Intro 02:09 Sit Rep 08:57 Cheeseless Pizza 10:14 Never Leave 10:38 Local Supplies 11:32 Anchor Up 14:14 Sea Cave 18:21 Pulau Umbelle 20:30 Next

Continuing our circumnavigation of Sulawesi, we sailed from Pulau Labengke hoping to find an anchorage in the Sambori area to spend a couple of nights. What we discovered were spectacular lagoons, vibrant coral reefs, powder sand beaches, stunning limestone caves and the surreal experience of swimming in a land locked lagoon inhabited by thousands of graceful jellyfish with no sting venom after centuries of evolution. Blown away by nothing short of sheer awesomeness, we ended up staying ten days safely anchored in calm waters off the rustic Sombori Resort having one of our most amazing Indonesian experiences of all. Join the Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew: If you’d like access to our live-tracker to see where we are in real time, receive almost daily Sit Rep updates when we’re sailing via an exclusive crew Facebook Group, early, add free access to our episodes, free or heavily discounted downloads of all our e-books plus other exclusive benefits, you can become a member of our Dreamtime Sail Virtual Crew through either Ko-fi or Patreon. The funds help us offset the cost of upload data, music and editing software subscriptions, storage hard drives plus camera and audio equipment to improve the quality of our shows. Thank you so much crew. You’re the guys and girls who float our boat and keep us motivated. Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/dreamtimesail (Note: Ko-Fi has become our preferred platform for support as they take no commission from Crew Member’s contributions) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DreamtimeSail Our Books and eBooks are available via Payhip HERE - https://tinyurl.com/DreamtimeSailebooks This video contains music used under license from Epidemic Sound. SOCIALS We’re on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DreamtimeSail Follow our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dreamtimesail/ We’ve been blogging since 2011. Check it out at https://www.dreamtimesail.blogspot.com You can find Karen's recipes and tips from Our Galley at https://dreamtimesail.blogspot.com/p/our-galley.html 00:00 Intro 01:01 Sail to Sombori 10:59 Sombori Resort 16:17 Snorkel the reef 18:00 Storm Prep 20:50 Goa Allo Sea Cave 24:23 Pantai Air Kiri Beach 26:55 Goa Berlian Diamond Cave 29:19 Jelly Fish Lake Danau Urber 34:45 Islands 36:06 Next

Anchored off the south East coast of Sulawesi in a stunning, fiord like bay on the island of Labengke we explore an unspoilt, ecological paradise with mountainous coastline, clothed in thick rain forest, filled with hornbills, kingfishers and scores of other exotic bird species, lapped by crystal clear waters covering beautiful coral reefs, heart shaped bays, blue, blue lagoons, very, very few people and no tourists. We feel so privileged to sail here on Our Dreamtime and experience such pristine natural beauty. If Nirvana exists, this is what it looks like. But this fragile treasure lays across a thin strip of water from death and destruction reigning down on the Sulawesi mainland in the form of unfettered nickel mining, stripping the jungle of all vegetation, laying the hills bare and covered red dust or mud silting the waters with red sediment wiping out all marine life. Could this fate also face unspoilt, pristine Pulau Labengke? The fears of the local people and survey pegs we found throughout the island suggest Yes!