We will board the liveaboard in Saumlaki, one of the easternmost islands in Indonesia. We'll then sail north through the Banda Sea through a chain of islands and atolls known as the Forgotten Islands. One of the attractions of the Banda Sea, besides us most likely being the only boat in the area, are the reefs. They are absolutely mind-blowing. The coral is so dense that you will be hard-pressed to see any patches of the reef's limestone foundation. Many of the reefs consist of expansive fringing hard coral plateaus that extend from the island or atoll and then eventually drop off into the deep blue. These walls or slopes are covered in sponges, colorful soft corals, and sea fans. Additionally, there will be plenty of reef dwellers like dazzling schools of tropical fish, larger pelagic species like tunas, jacks, and batfish passing in the blue, and juvenile reef sharks patrolling the shallows. It's also the time of the year when the blue whales start their migration south to Australia. Thus, it may be possible to spot one or several from the boat.

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How are you with knots? Charlie's back with another challenge for you. If you can name the knot, post your answer below!

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Link to full article: https://www.utopia1946.com/utopia-blog/sschooner-utopias-3-year-long-circumnavigation FOLLOW US --------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram: / svutopia Pinterest: / svutopia About the Utopia: The historic Great Lakes schooner Utopia, built in 1946, offers a fascinating glimpse into maritime history. Originally from Sturgeon Bay, you can now find Utopia in Manitowoc, Wisconsin!

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Qualquer coisa em cima d’água, não pode ser só bonita, tem que ser segura antes disso. As vezes eu vejo projetos que deixam o cliente super feliz, realizando o seu sonho, mas que tem ali a semente do pesadelo. Não é por maldade que certos projetos tem um pé direito pequeno, portas estreitas e baixas e formatos diferentes de uma casa. Quando conforto e segurança podem casar, ótimo, é algo que sempre deve se procurar, mas quando o conforto silencia a segurança… acontece, no extremo, isso aí. Ainda bem que foi tão exagerado que foi rápido. Pior seria se estivesse um pouco mais estável e acontecesse longe da costa ou em uma tempestade. Pra quem acha que é fake, procure por "M/Y DOLCE VENTO sank just 15 minutes Eregli, Zonguldak, Turkiye" no Google. #nautica #veleiro #lancha #sal #engenharianautica #engenharia

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Cosa rappresenta il simbolo sulla bandiera navale italiana? È uno stemma araldico formato dagli emblemi delle repubbliche marinare italiane: Amalfi, Venezia, Genova, Pisa. Nella bandiera dellamarina militare c'è anche la Corona turrita e rostrata e il leone di San Marco bandisce la spada.

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This is a stitch-&-glue plywood boat for ocean crossing under human power. It was fitted with pedal propulsion and a recumbent seat but can also be rigged for oars. In this video it is being pedaled in Hout Bay Harbour, Cape Town. Contact Dudley Dix for more information about plans. https://dixdesign.com/email.htm

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