Out of Fuel in the Middle of Nowhere | Sailing Borneo | S2 Ep 79

We ran out of fuel on the wild coast of Borneo. Halfway between Kudat and Kota Kinabalu, anchored off a remote fishing village, our engine died with an empty tank… and no marina for miles. What followed was an unexpected and memorable moment of our time sailing Sabah. Join us as we explore this tiny stilt village tucked into the mangroves, where the “fuel station” is nothing more than two metal drums, a battered jug, and the kindness of the people who live here. From wooden walkways to colourful fishing boats, plastic-bag kites, and the ever-present silhouette of Mount Kinabalu watching over the coast — this is cruising life in its rawest form. Life out here is simple, resourceful, and deeply connected to the sea. And for a moment, we got to be part of it. ⛵ We’re a family living full-time aboard our ex-Vendée Globe Open 66, sailing and refitting as we explore the world slowly with our kids and dog. If you enjoy real cruising, remote anchorages, refit stories, and honest family sailing life, subscribe and join us for more episodes every Sunday at 9 PM. Next week: we sail south to Kota Kinabalu… and tackle our next breakdown — the anchor windlass motor. 🚧 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to support us on Patreon, our website https://www.patreon.com/SailingNV or with a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/sailingnv or 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!!! #sailingfamily #borneo #sailinglife