Is It Safe to Sail to Papua New Guinea? Navigating Rumours, Visitors, and Remote Waters | S3 E30

Is it Safe to Sail to Papua New Guinea? Sailing through remote waters always comes with challenges and uncertainties. In this episode, we set sail for Papua New Guinea, navigating past Bougainville Island, a place steeped in history from the Coconut Revolution and recent unrest. WATCH THE COCONUT REVOLUTION HERE ? https://youtu.be/JnUD9iXWqLg?si=e9rvzXRENC0WgbLP Along the way, we encounter unexpected visitors-curious fishermen or something more? Join us as we share what we learned about safety at sea, the reality of sailing in PNG, and the incredible stories of resilience from these remote islands. From cooling off in a storm to exploring Nusa Island Retreat in Kavieng, this episode is packed with adventure, stunning landscapes, and moments of reflection on what it takes to sail safely in uncharted territories. ? Highlights: - Sailing past Bougainville Island and its remarkable history. - Encountering an unexpected boat-friend or foe? - Arriving in PNG and exploring Nusa Island Retreat, rich with WWII artifacts and whale bones. - Discussing the myths and realities of safety when sailing to Papua New Guinea. ?? Don't miss next time: Surfing at Kavieng and heading toward the Ninigo Islands! ? If you love sailing, family adventures, and off-the-beaten-path destinations, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this journey! JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP HERE ? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmT1bLBN-g7H2XEo7aMXcg/join JOIN PATREON HERE ? https://www.patreon.com/sailingwithsix BUY MERCH HERE ? https://theletteringmachine.com/sailingwithsix/shop/home CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA HERE ? Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sailingwithsix/ Facebook https://web.facebook.com/sailingwithsix/ Website https://sailingwithsix.com/ 00:00 Introduction 00:33 In this episode 01:04 Swim time - hanging challenge 02:57 Weird light in the sky 04:37 Bougainville Island and the Coconut Revolution 05:32 Unexpected visitors...friend or foe? 07:16 Storm on the horizon 09:29 Sunset after the storm 10:16 Good morning - last day to PNG 11:15 Engine checks at sea 12:38 Fish on! Barracuda 14:39 Fish on! Mahi mahi 15:53 Stunning sunset 16:31 Arriving at night 17:35 Nusa Island Retreat 19:17 Time to check-in to Kavieng 22:17 Diesel run 23:40 Serious failure onboard... ?