Sailing into a Sea of Plastic – The Reality No One Shows You | S2 Ep 80

This week on Sailing NV, we continue our journey down the west coast of Borneo toward Kota Kinabalu — and stumble into one of the most shocking scenes we’ve witnessed at sea. As we anchor beside a remote stilt village, we discover a literal sea of plastic stretching out beneath the homes. It’s a confronting reminder of what many coastal communities are facing… and what cruising life can reveal when you venture off the usual routes. But the surprises don’t end there. Back aboard NV, our own challenges begin: ✔️ A completely fried windlass motor ✔️ House batteries showing their age Cruising may be paradise, but the boat jobs never stop. Come with us as we anchor off Gaya Island, explore two dramatically different worlds separated by only a few metres, and take the first steps in dealing with our latest mechanical problems. If you enjoy following our family’s adventure — refitting an ex–Vendée Globe race boat into a home and sailing full-time with two kids and a dog — make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a Sunday episode. From the raw edges of remote Borneo… this is Sailing NV. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #oceanpollution