SAILING THE SINGAPORE STRAIT! Ep 80

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  • @steffanieschaeffer679
    @steffanieschaeffer679 7 років тому +1

    We've been binge watching your channel for the last month to get caught up. Your travels are amazing and we really enjoy you three! (Love to Millie!) You put up the reality of sailing which is so important. We are sailing a tiny 30' sailboat, S/V Incredible, here in the Carquinez Strait and San Francisco bay. Watching for the big ships is one of our main concerns. I can't imagine having so many of them moving around you at once. My most exciting moments aboard involved staying out of the way of ships in the channel. We are subscribed and will be adding to your Patreon list very soon! Fair winds! ~Steffanie and Tim

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому +1

      [Liz] Hey you two, thank you so much for coming aboard our Patreon crew! And thanks for your first comment on our Patreon page. :) xx

  • @normanboyes4983
    @normanboyes4983 7 років тому +2

    You conveyed the 'minnow amongst the giants' brilliantly - lots of keen eyeballing, analysis and decision making required.👍⛵️

  • @grovertn867
    @grovertn867 7 років тому +8

    Very nice tribute...mentioning the USS John McCain loss. Thank you.

  • @MrEejal
    @MrEejal 3 роки тому +1

    I was out fishing right in front of Raffles Lighthouse..
    Great video. Safe sailing and journey.
    Take care!

  • @ConorTreacy-BigRedSEO
    @ConorTreacy-BigRedSEO 7 років тому +1

    That looked insanely busy! Nice that the coast guard assisted with the crossing of paths and was a friendly escort none the less! Busy looking chart too.... nice work navigating!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] Crazy busy indeed! The coast guard were sweet to us, but much more unfriendly towards big ships which strayed!

  • @lodragan
    @lodragan 7 років тому +1

    The sheer volume of shipping there was mind blowing. Glad to see you thread the needle safely.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] I like the threading the needle metaphor.

  • @sailorama
    @sailorama 7 років тому +1

    Sailing on the south side of all these channels, on the Indonesian side, and then crossing back over towards the anchorage, I realize now, is how we avoided the traffic and rocky hazards in the area back in 2015. Fun to see you filming the passage through the busiest waterway in the world!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] Yes, we considered that, but decided to save time by making life difficult for ourselves!! Haha!

  • @siddd88
    @siddd88 2 роки тому

    Love what u do..
    Did it too last week there as boat passanger lol n excited wth lots of ships and tankers coming from everywhere! ❤️🇸🇬🇲🇾

  • @guyfrawley9662
    @guyfrawley9662 7 років тому +1

    Chaps, I really get such pleasure watching your blog, thank you.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] And we really appreciate you telling us, thank you!

  • @MrSharkphoto
    @MrSharkphoto 7 років тому +6

    Madness, but it looks like Millie handled it well.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому +1

      [Liz] She never stopped working, don't know where we'd be without her!

  • @venomguysydney
    @venomguysydney 7 років тому +2

    Great Video, brings back fond memories of navigating the straits on the way to Tioman each weekend.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] It was worth it to get to Tioman!

  • @craiggrocott7559
    @craiggrocott7559 7 років тому +1

    Great insight into sailing/motoring through busy shipping lanes, love the time lapse stuff, bit disappointed in Millie not pulling her weight!

    • @alapikomamalolonui6424
      @alapikomamalolonui6424 7 років тому +1

      ..she was doing her job making sure nobody sneaked (snuck?) up from behind. Good job Millie! 🤙

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] Haha! She did well...

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] We hoped to give viewers an idea of what to expect if they come this way... Thanks for the comment!

  • @peterwood2190
    @peterwood2190 7 років тому +3

    Lived and sailed out of Singapore for five years till 2016 with a British registered yacht. Done both east and west passages many times.. Always used to sail through the anchorages, not in the shipping lanes. Never been hailed by the coast guard. Maybe they knew that we were Singapore resident from our AIS but I doubt it. Your experience wass quite different.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] We thought security might have been heightened because the world's eye was on Singapore after the McCain disaster...

  • @spacechecker4983
    @spacechecker4983 7 років тому +1

    Wow, I guess it's a good thing that the coast guard runs such a tight ship there since it's so busy. I can see how one or two vessels not toeing the line could wreak havoc. Hope you three are well and enjoying your secluded anchorage!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] We were surprised at the number of coast guard and naval boats were patrolling. And they certainly let quite a few ships know when they were in the wrong. We were lucky as they were very kind to us.

  • @MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS
    @MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS 7 років тому +1

    Interesting part of the world, and busy! You did well ;-) thanks for another goodie!

  • @bluewaterdreamin5034
    @bluewaterdreamin5034 7 років тому +1

    Nail biting episode! Millie seemed to cope quite well!

  • @gutsanglory1
    @gutsanglory1 7 років тому +1

    Really liked today's video, peaceful,,,,,,,highly stressful,,,,,,peaceful.
    Cheerz

  • @CrystalBlueVacation
    @CrystalBlueVacation 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing. Glad you had decent weather and good visibility.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] Yes, we were lucky with the weather!

  • @gogs1468
    @gogs1468 7 років тому +1

    Love the description of overnight and the noise from other ships, I assume it was a comfort noise.

  • @frederickoning191
    @frederickoning191 7 років тому +1

    A great adventure. Do you ever worry about your safety? Do boaters from foreign countries have any difficulties in this part of the world. Thank you for sharing this incredible journey.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] Safety is at the forefront of every sailor's mind, I'd say. We try to avoid dangerous situations by following charts, using our eyes and maintaining equipment. There are no difficulties peculiar to foreign-flagged vessels in this part of the world, every vessel has to contend with the same conditions. Peace and fair winds!

  • @nickgustin
    @nickgustin 7 років тому +1

    Very nice dedication. I love that area, one of my favorite ports. Singapore is a very neat city, but very crowded. None of my non-sailing friends believe me when i tell them how crazy busy the shipping traffic is. Great job Navigating all that!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] Next time they don't believe you, show them this!

  • @tlowe2502
    @tlowe2502 7 років тому +1

    Hey guys great to see y'all, watching your video and taking a break. We've been cleaning up after Hurricane Irma, thanks for sharing. From your fans here in central Florida smooth sailing.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] That sounded pretty terrible. Feeling for you all over there. Peace and fair winds!

  • @gopeacetrain
    @gopeacetrain 7 років тому +1

    Well done for taking that in your stride !

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] Little tip toe steps might be more accurate for me, Jamie was pretty cool, and Millie was comatose.

  • @andycrawford6622
    @andycrawford6622 7 років тому +1

    you both have Balls of steel! well done. best wishes from me x

  • @trevorward9680
    @trevorward9680 7 років тому +1

    Great music choice guys.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] Thank you, that means a lot. Music is right up there in the importance quota when it comes to our editing.

  • @edrymes3653
    @edrymes3653 7 років тому +1

    Esper looks like an Austin Mini driving through an interstate truck stop! Didn't see any other "yachties" as you call them. Which way did they go? Whatever possessed you to play with the big toys? I sail for the solitude and that didn't look relaxing.
    I'm glad you made it though,and looking forward to better scenery and quieter adventures.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] It's not our favourite type of place to sail, either! But we had no alternative if we wanted to get to true peace and tranquillity in the Anambas islands. Keep watching the episodes and you'll see what I mean. ;)

  • @jaredringenberg
    @jaredringenberg 7 років тому +4

    Great episode!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому +1

      [Liz] Thank you so much! It was an exhausting day, and Jamie relived it all again when he made the edit, haha!

  • @wcvailster
    @wcvailster 7 років тому +1

    Great video. More like this please!!!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] We film what we do, so if we do more of this we'll film it!

  • @Whitemoon548
    @Whitemoon548 7 років тому +2

    Can you show on a map the exact position where you anchored? It seems so amazing to arrive in Singapore by boat .....
    I like you both very much.
    Baci from italia

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] We didn't anchor in Singapore. We skirted the island and ended up anchored off the Malaysian coast, around:
      1° 23.121'N 104° 5.827' E

  • @CicakTrimaran
    @CicakTrimaran 7 років тому +1

    Nice video , shame you couldn’t stop over at Changi Sailing club. Hope you visit Aseania resort at Pulau Babi Besar on the way up the coast

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] Keep watching for our continued passage north and east... Peace and fair winds!

  • @ecmunpublished
    @ecmunpublished 7 років тому +1

    You did an awesome job , safe sailing!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] Thank you, we wanted to show viewers exactly what to expect the first time they transit this area. When we go back the other way, we'll video it again!

  • @QuaeroveritasJustcallmeQ
    @QuaeroveritasJustcallmeQ 7 років тому +1

    I found myself holding my breath a few times during this video. Quite stressful just watching. Happy you made it through without incident.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] Me too! Thanks for the comment. :)

  • @lwhited1
    @lwhited1 7 років тому +1

    Could you share what setting you use for the time lapse? E,g frequency as in seconds between shots. Thanks! Always love your vlogs!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] Almost all our timelapses are one frame for every two seconds. Sometimes we speed them up in editing to fit a timeframe, or go with the music.

  • @artofbrowneyedgirl
    @artofbrowneyedgirl 7 років тому +1

    yea I read about the ship crash, so sad to hear. Amazing how busy it can be - wow!

  • @prereed
    @prereed 7 років тому +1

    Always good to have a "cat scan" of the traffic patterns...

  • @pierrekingbkk
    @pierrekingbkk 7 років тому +1

    Aaah too bad I am living in Tanjungpinang and cross this channel once a month to go to Singapore! Next time drop,to Tanjungpinang it is in Indonesia so not sure what are the issue of boat entry! Safe journey and good sailing!

  • @colinbailey259
    @colinbailey259 7 років тому +1

    Just out of interest what did a millimeter on your plotter convert to in nautical miles/cables/meters inside the harbour limits?

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] We were zooming in and out all the time, so it's difficult to answer this. Maybe 10 meters?

    • @colinbailey259
      @colinbailey259 7 років тому +1

      Thanks for that. Cheers and always look forward to your excellent episodes.

  • @BeachBow
    @BeachBow 7 років тому +3

    At least they had the manners to escort you thru the danger...

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] They were very polite to us, but a lot of other ships were given serious warnings!

  • @roadrashray9416
    @roadrashray9416 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for the vid. Laughed out loud at the brief view of the hilariously named "Ocean Princess", which could be a star in the annuls of filthy, decrepit, marine junk. The only 2 sailing vessel vids I have watched concerning their travails through the Singaporian waters were yours and Delos. Both portrayed a passage through busy and crowded waters. I didn't observe a close call in either video as radar, AIS, appropriate vigilance, and adroit seamanship made the passage safe. Has there been a history of small sailing vessels being involved in collisions or being rammed and sunk by large, fast commercial traffic? Ray

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] Yes, I watched the Delos vid too! As far as I know there's no history of small sailing vessels getting into trouble here. I think everyone is on high alert when they go through. Peace and fair winds!

  • @safethamzagic7226
    @safethamzagic7226 7 років тому +1

    That is a lot of big ships..

  • @flyingfalafel7748
    @flyingfalafel7748 7 років тому +1

    that was awesome

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      +Raphael Gushtaspi [Liz] Haha! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Peace and fair winds!

  • @jjaus
    @jjaus 7 років тому +1

    Why no stop in Singapore?

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] Way too expensive for us! We'll try to visit by road/air at some point though... :)

    • @jjaus
      @jjaus 7 років тому

      I suppose Singapore is an expensive country, but I recommend a visit when you can - even a couple of days.

  • @whitevanman8703
    @whitevanman8703 7 років тому +1

    7:20 Looks like an LNG tanker, they say that if one of those blew up in the English Channel you would hear it in London, you look a bit close to me. 9:51... well if it did blow up you would not have known about it.

  • @beachbum333
    @beachbum333 7 років тому +2

    What a stressful day. That's not a passage I would undertake as a night crossing. Sleep well sailors.
    Peace.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] It was tiring! I think the first time is the worst, I'm hoping it will be better going back now that we know what to expect. If we made a night crossing I think we'd just stay on the shipping lane periphery. But it's going through the anchorages which was probably more intense - all kinds of vessels coming at all kinds of angles!

  • @davidaharon656
    @davidaharon656 3 роки тому

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  • @whitevanman8703
    @whitevanman8703 7 років тому +1

    2:15 I like this video already, it's going to be interesting, real life on the high seas.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] Yup! This is how it happened...

  • @whitevanman8703
    @whitevanman8703 7 років тому +1

    3:54 This reminds me of Lagos, Nigeria in about 1974/5, google the great Nigerian cement scandal.

  • @playerj8574
    @playerj8574 7 років тому +1

    its the 2nd busiest shipping lane. the first is the English channel, i would have thought you knew that being sailors from England.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] Yes, the Dover Strait has more ships through it in a day, but I'd suggest the concentration of ships is far greater in the Singapore Strait. Jamie has sailed both and says the Singapore Strait was far more intense than the Channel.
      You make a good point, though, and we should have made this clearer.

    • @playerj8574
      @playerj8574 7 років тому +1

      on another point, i only know what the mainstream media tell me and they are bias... british is best... biggest, busiest. you kow how it is

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      +jayandjade dillon [Liz] Yeah, I think most countries are the same!

  • @OneGenericName
    @OneGenericName 7 років тому +1

    Is the Nationality flag you display in your rigging really a smiley face on a blue background? What kind reaction does it bring, particularly from authorities.

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] It is! So far, in 11 years, no-one in authority has mentioned it...only other cruisers. ;)

  • @round51
    @round51 7 років тому

    Madi Larson singing sounds like the young lady that did vocals for People Press Play..?

  • @nigelsoden1821
    @nigelsoden1821 7 років тому +1

    Bloody hell.... the m35 on a Monday morning.

  • @Pfsif
    @Pfsif 7 років тому +1

    Your kitty doesn't care a dead mouse about all the big ships.

  • @jackandfriends3658
    @jackandfriends3658 7 років тому

    That is John McCain the third. The current John McCain.

  • @williambremner9022
    @williambremner9022 7 років тому +1

    I can't help but laugh a bit at so many of the comments for this video. Passing through the Singapore Strait is NOT dangerous, nor is it difficult. Does it require 100% of your attention? Yes, of course! Is doing the passage during daylight smarter for first-timers? Yes, of course. But I've lived here - as a regular sailor - for nearly 30 years and have sailed and motored the Singapore Strait probably 50 or 60 times, west-to-east/east-to-west, and never once encountered a "scary" or dangerous moment, a close-call, or one that would call for swift, evasive movement or anything of that nature. Long before chart-plotters and AIS were common we used to do it with a paper chart in our lap and eyes on a compass. Common sense, a good eye on shoreline detail and channel/nav markers and it's a piece of cake! It's all very well organised and nothing is moving very quickly so staying clear of any potential collisions is quite simple. Your use of "chaos and carnage" to describe the Singapore Strait at the end of the video was more than a little over-stated mate. Anyway...I'll step off my soap box now. Happy sailing guys!

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] For 50th or 60th timers, I get that it is "a piece of cake". But for anyone doing this for the first time, even seasoned sailors like us, there is a certain level of concentration you have to employ.
      Our reason for devoting one episode to this passage was to give others an insight into what to expect. As you say, you need "common sense, a good eye on shoreline detail and channel/nav markers", which is good advice for all sailing situations.
      I would still say that this is a challenging area to sail and should not be taken lightly.

  • @victorbitter583
    @victorbitter583 6 років тому +1

    What a shitfight.

  • @kevincostner9734
    @kevincostner9734 7 років тому +2

    I can see why singapor was first in mandatory ais. Thats a disgusting looking place. I will be sure to avoid singapor forever. Funny how it sounds so exotic but in reality its a hell hole. Expensive i hear as well and i guess you avoided it too? Looks like you have a lot of smoke or vog down there.

    • @kevincostner9734
      @kevincostner9734 7 років тому +1

      Isky Hassan yes i really should just go have a look cause clearly the footage shows just the ocean bits. But unfortunately i am still in thailand doing my 9 month long 60,000 mile refit .

    • @williambremner9022
      @williambremner9022 7 років тому

      Disgusting looking place? Hell hole?! Have you ever been to Singapore? Some call Singapore one of the most beautiful cities in Asia - I do. It is most certainly the cleanest, most organised and having the lowest crime rate - by a long, long way - of any SE Asian nation. You should actually experience a country before passing judgement, don't you think?

    • @followtheboat
      @followtheboat  7 років тому

      [Liz] We didn't make it to Singapore, mainly because we were trying to get to the South China Seas in a hurry. It does seem expensive to berth a yacht, but we'd love to visit at some point (maybe berth in Malaysia at Sabana Cove and take the ferry across). The viz wasn't good because of the weather, but once it cleared it was beautiful!