Port Blair to Langkawi- Our toughest sail |Part1 | S03 E28

Our journey back from Port Blair to Langkawi-a 650+ nautical mile passage-was nothing short of intense. As the last sailboat to leave the Andaman Islands before the South West monsoon set in, we were prepared for a challenging sail, but nature had its own plans. Day 1 started smoothly as we cleared out of India, but the weather quickly turned. We were hit by gusty WNW winds touching 25 knots and rolling 3-meter swells. With reefs in our mainsail and staysail, and some hearty Indian food to fuel us (yes, we had momos, roti, and paneer!), we pushed ahead. Kaeya had a magical moment spotting her first pod of dolphins alongside Reeva. Despite all our preparations, the sea threw everything it had at us-strong winds, relentless rolling, and tough sail trimming. The conditions pushed us physically and mentally. Eventually, we had to make a tough call and divert course toward Thailand, hoping for a break from the squalls. But that wasn't the end-Reeva's engine failed at night, adding yet another layer to what became one of our toughest sailing passages yet. This is Part 1 of our passage-a test of seamanship, endurance, and spirit. Stay tuned for Part 2 where things get even more real. Follow us on: Insta: / the_reeva_project FB: / thereevaproject Credits: Music from Epidemic Sound #SailingLife #PortBlairToLangkawi #SailingFamily #SVReeva #OceanCrossing #IndianOceanSailing #SailingAdventure #LiveaboardLife #Toughest sailing Port Blair to Langkawi, South West monsoon sailing, offshore sailing challenges, liveaboard family, sailing with kids, ocean crossing sailboat, rough sea sailing, bluewater sailing, dolphins at sea, Indian Ocean sailing, SV Reeva, sailing family vlog, engine failure at sea, weathering squalls at sea, sailing in monsoon winds, sailboat life