We Had To Get Out Of There | Storm Senyar Builds | S2 Ep 4

We woke up to one of the most uncomfortable anchorages we’ve ever had — rolling heavily behind Pulau Senoa on the east side of Natuna as the swell from Storm Senyar began to reach us. (Natuna — or more precisely, Natuna Besar, sits just north-east of the Anambas Islands, out in the open South China Sea between Borneo and the Malaysian coast). With strong easterly winds building and the anchorage no longer safe, we made the decision to leave and run south in search of real protection. Getting the anchor up in big swell is never simple, and clear communication became essential as we worked together on the bow — something made much easier with our Hollyland headsets. As we sailed along Natuna’s coastline, the weather continued to shift around us. Senyar had crossed from the Indian Ocean into the western Pacific basin — a rare path for a storm — and even though we were far from the centre, its influence was already shaping the sea state across the region. We weren’t the only ones looking for shelter. Local boats began turning into the protected channel between Natuna and the smaller islands just to the south alongside us — a quiet confirmation that we’d found the right place to wait out the weather. And just when we thought we were finally safe from the storm… a very unexpected casualty appeared. ⛵ We are Sailing NV We are Sailing NV — a family of four living aboard an ex-Vendée Globe ocean racing yacht, sharing real passage life, refits, and family sailing around Southeast Asia. ❤️ 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 #stormatsea #familyadventure