E212 - After the Lightning Strike Part 2 - Two Days Ahead of a Cyclone

In this week’s episode, after being struck by lightning in remote Indonesia, we continue our journey from Port Dickson to Phuket. We make emergency engine repairs and push on, narrowly missing a cyclone by just two days, before finally completing the 820-nautical-mile journey to reach safety and haul out for repairs. Timestamps if you like to Jump Right In: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Engine repairs 04:54 Departing Port Dickson 06:38 Helm position thoughts, backup plotter 09:26 Penang and down to 1 motor 10:41 Missed a cyclone by 2 days 12:10 Final push to Phuket 14:38 Phuket at last 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! #seawind1370 #seawindcats #sailing #sailingboat #sailingyacht #yacht #yachting #yachtinglifestyle #cruisinglife #lightningstrike #indonesia #malaysia #thailand #phuket #emergencyrepair