He Jumped In… In the World’s Busiest Shipping Lane | S2 Ep 9

We heard a bang… and the engine went dead. Not what you want to happen just before one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. Although we could still sail, we knew we’d need the engine for what lay ahead — the Singapore Strait. So there was only one way to find out what had happened. We hove to… and Timo went in the water. In swell, wind, and current — and with ships all around — it’s not something you take lightly. What he found was something we really didn’t expect… and somehow, we managed to get moving again. But that was only the beginning. As we continued, the number of ships around us kept building, until we found ourselves weaving through what felt like a maze of anchored vessels… and then navigating it all in the dark. At one point, in the middle of the night, we were approached by Singapore authorities — not the most comfortable moment, surrounded by ships in the dark — but after a few questions, they let us continue on our way. From going in the water offshore… to threading our way through one of the busiest waterways in the world — this is one of those passages we won’t forget. ⛵ We are Sailing NV — a family of four living aboard an ex-Vendée Globe racing yacht, sharing the reality of offshore sailing, boat life, and exploring remote parts of the world. ❤️ Support Our Journey If you'd like to help us keep sailing + filming, you can support us here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sailingnv or if you'd like to help us buy something we need, you can check out our amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G2NJ0EGJLKR0?ref_=wl_share Thank you so much #sailinglife #offshoresailing #boatlife