E208 Farewell Malaysia → Into the Anambas Islands!

We depart Kuala Terengganu with an unforgettable farewell, passing back through the drawbridge as crowds line the roadway and local boats escort us out. It’s a heartfelt send-off that perfectly captures the warmth of this incredible city. Heading south, the wind finally arrives — but straight on the nose — turning the sail into a slow and uncomfortable slog. As conditions build, we spot a small sheltered river protected by a brand-new breakwater and decide to slip inside. It proves to be a hidden gem: a perfectly calm, secure anchorage that gives us one of our best night’s sleep in days. At first light, we set off toward Tarempa in the Anambas Islands on an overnight passage. After a long night at sea, dawn brings us into a bustling shipping lane, where we carefully weave between tankers and freighters before making our final approach. Once checked into Indonesia, we’re invited to join the lively E-Festival — parading through town with the locals before a welcome dinner that’s suddenly interrupted by a classic tropical downpour! We finish with a full day exploring Siantan Island, visiting the Grand Mosque, the charming Dusun stilt village, the towering Temburun Waterfall, and the tiny town of Arung. Another episode filled with adventure, warm hospitality, and the vibrant culture of Indonesia’s remote islands. 🌴⚓ Timestamps if you like to Jump Right In: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Leaving Kuala Terengganu 05:20 Sheltering in Kuala Paka 07:48 2nd Reef Jamb 08:27 Heading off to the Anambas Islands 12:45 Clearing in to Terempa 14:07 Guests at the E festival 16:40 Island Tour WHO ARE WE? Hey there! We’re Chris and Jo, an ordinary Aussie couple living our extraordinary dream aboard our Seawind 1260 since January 2019 and now we continue from 2024 aboard our new 1370! Our adventure began with an unforgettable journey down the east coast of Australia, followed by a sail to the stunning New Caledonia. In 2020, we continued our exploration further north, and by 2021 and 2022, we circumnavigated Australia, discovering breathtaking locations along the way. Having previously owned fishing and water-skiing boats, our passion for sailing deepened after crewing in South Australia, leading us to make the leap into full-time living at sea. We hope to inspire you, just as we were inspired by other YouTube channels, to chase your dreams and explore the wonders of this beautiful world. Join us on our journey, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more sailing adventures! #Sailing #SailingLife #CruisingLife #BoatLife #CatamaranLife #SailingCouple #LiveaboardLife #BlueWaterSailing #SailingAdventure #SeawindCatamarans #Seawind1370 #SailMalaysia #SailMalaysiaRally #KualaTerengganu #AnambasIslands #Tarempa #IndonesiaTravel #OvernightPassage #ShippingLanes #RemoteIslands #TravelVlog #TravelVloggers #OceanLife #ExploreIndonesia #IslandAdventure