Stuck in Lombok Strait WHSE170

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:01:43 +0000

Gecko's faulty engine gets her in trouble again- this time in the Lombok Strait. The wind dies and we spend an hour or two drifting backwards until we have calm enough water to start the engine and limp in

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