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One of the billion reasons we love diving, "Manta Show" in Koh Bon. All our boat's dive several times on each trip at Koh Bon Island. Koh Bon is still unmatched in Thailand to observe this magnificent creatures. Season starts in 4 1/2 month again on October 15th. Join our "Manta Queen" fleet ;-)

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Using a hydrophone the crew of the luxury yacht Santosa observe a pod of killer whales in the arctic waters of the Lofoten Islands. If you would like to know more about these amazing adventures visit: http://bit.ly/2xcvPwq

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Sailing through orca territory isn’t something we take lightly and while preparing this post for you guys, we heard another sailboat calling for help on the radio..How we stay informed and reduce the risk as much as possible: 📍We monitor:• GT Orcas App – To stay updated about interactions, sightings and risk mapping. • www.orcas.pt – MMSI verified fellow sailors for live-updates. • Telegram groups – Live updates from fellow sailors. • Orca Facebook groups - to stay updated. • We listen to channel 16 (as always) and when we here something related to a orca situation we start recording the conversation so we can go back and listen to it again ex. if we didn’t get the position, name of the vessel etc. ⚠️Our precautions:• We have chosen to only sail in daylight – Which sometimes means early mornings to do a long leg. If something were to happen, we rather want to handle it in full visibility than in the dark. • We have chosen to stay in shallow water - inside the 20m depth counter when possible, but still keeping a safe distance from breaking waves and shallow hazards. • We carry a duffel bag full of sand on deck– The most humane way to try and deter orcas, should they approach the rudder. • We maintain constant lookout – For tall dorsal fins, but also for coastal fishing gear when close to shore. • We talk through roles and action plans - so everyone onboard knows what to do in case of an emergency. 🚨Our procedure in case of an orca interaction: 1: Engine on, max speed, turn boat towards shallows and/or land. 2: One person in charge of throwing sand in the water to hopefully prevent the orcas from damaging the rudder. 3: One person in charge of flipping the swimmingladder down in the water and banging it with a hammer to make loud noises in the water to deter the orcas. 4: Other important things is to issue a Pan-Pan call on the vhf, continuous lookout and video documentation of the interaction. N.B that this is simply the way we’ve chosen to handle the situation, not a detailed A–Z guide on how you should proceed. Always make sure to research the specific area you’re sailing in. Stay safe. #orca #sailing #shortoftheday #circumnavigation

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The Lofoten islands are made for sailing: scattered islands and quiet anchorages where few people go. Imagine you dive into mirror-surfaced water in the middle of a remote bay from a modern adventure yacht. Ripples circle out towards the surrounding lush green landscape and mountains of the islands. These voyages take you into landscapes that change with every mile: open sea, narrow inlets, fishing villages and waterfalls that drop straight into the water. Sailing here feels wild but peaceful, a chance to slow down and see the beauty of this area of Norway from the sea. Island-hop your way through cinema-worthy landscapes with an experienced crew. Dive into the fresh water and embrace the Scandinavian sauna culture. Sailing in Lofoten will take you on a voyage of wild adventure and discovery. ⚓ Discover more in our Norway destination guide (link in bio) and claim your berth on one of our voyages exploring the Lofoten Islands in beautiful Norway. @Venturesailholidays

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