AVOIDING PIRATE WATERS

Planning is one of the most important aspects of sailing around the world. We often spend days or weeks researching new countries and the Philippines was no exception. Most round-the-world cruisers pass through Indonesia. It's safe. There is lots of information from previous sailors. But that doesn't necessarily make it the best route. After reading all we could about the Philippines we made a map and plotted where all the recent pirate attacks happened. Turns out they are all in the southern Sulu Sea. The central Philippines hosts some of the most spectacular and safe cruising we have seen to date. Long sandy beaches. Sunny skies and funnelling winds excellent for Kitesurfing. Perhaps the point is boldness and Bravery combined with research and safety pays off in spades. We are so excited to share all the stories we have experienced here in the Philippines. It is hands down the best country we have visited to date. KEEP THE ADVENTURES COMING! https://www.patreon.com/nahoa WHERE ARE WE NOW? https://sailingnahoa.com/track-us/ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/2EmmGnL WATERSPORTS: *INVISIBLE* ZINC SUNSCREEN: https://amzn.to/2FHc0RI OCEAN RODEO KITES: http://bit.ly/2FTu118 SCUBA COMPRESSOR: http://bit.ly/coltri_air_compressor DUAL CHAMBER STAND UP PADDLE BOARD: http://bit.ly/epic-boardsports (Enter NAHOA at checkout and get $50 off) SUNGLASSES: https://amzn.to/2WsFqtQ FISHING: FAVOURITE LURES: https://amzn.to/2Cf8zkw REEL: https://amzn.to/2TvMGIp GAFF: https://amzn.to/2VXk87w USE THESE TO CATCH MORE FISH: https://amzn.to/2UzUs0m CAMERAS: DRONE (easy to catch on sailboat): https://amzn.to/2udpmjt MAIN CAMERA: http://amzn.to/2rIuk9n MIC: http://amzn.to/2EeajtY ESSENTIAL BOOKS FOR A WORLD VOYAGE: https://amzn.to/2XFCP11 https://amzn.to/2Un3jCq https://amzn.to/2XGLwIC PREDICT WIND: http://forecast.predictwind.com/r/015a7f73a5 PREFERRED SAILMAKER: http://bit.ly/precision_sails FOLLOW US: Ash Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashstobbart/ Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captainbenb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingnahoa/ Website: https://sailingnahoa.com/ Be Bold. Be Brave, Ben & Ashley