Being behind the rally we really wanted to catch up to see people before everyone parted ways. Instead of following the rally routes towards the south, we decided to take longer overnight passages with less stops and head north. This was a bit favorable due to the ease of being in the main shipping channel vs. close to shore with greater probability of fishing activities, though there were still plenty of fishing vessels…of course..what were we thinking. Our first stop from Kumai, Borneo was a 230 mile passage to Serutu Island, a national marine park and uninhabited island. It was the best passage decision made yet…Kenobi and Cintana… following behind us.
To exit the river and pass through the bay was an almost all day-light hour passage, even with the favorable outgoing tide. So Trevor picked a spot in the middle of nowhere (mind you we are traveling on a shelf and the depth was shallow) just before dusk. Dropped anchor with no protection and boy were we rolling but that’s ok… we weighed anchor early the next morning at 5 am for our next leg towards Serutu Island.
Mostly motoring and we did find wind about 4 am the next morning, beam reach with 15-20 knots, we had a favorable tide at this point and our speed over ground reached 7-8 knots! The tides and currents in this area are a bit strange as it travels around Borneo and the surrounding islands so it was difficult to predict which direction the current ran…alas, we arrived at Serutu Island in perfect timing (noon) to see surrounding reefs to drop anchor….it was beautiful!
Haven’t seen water this clear since Komodo Islands 
There is a face rock ashore 
flower jellyfish
We saw 4 fishing boats anchored in the bay….Trevor thought: “Why not see if they have any fish for dinner?”….and so it was….. Trevor took some new knives, snacks, and Steve donated some fishing lines/lures and sure enough…we had dinner.
The 4 fishing boats. who traded for fish…they wouldn’t take any money…I think they were just excited to trade : ) 
Mahi Mahi and…..???….no idea but we ate it anyways!
It only made sense to have a BBB on the beach that night…..
All set up… 
Grilled eggplant and baked potatoes 
Grilled fish, cabbage, and all the fixings
The boats at anchor view from our little private beach
New setting on the camera…test run… 
Ok…as always, things got a bit carried away…. Trevor and Sean showing off dance moves
The next day the girls kayaked while the boys worked on boat stuff….Trevor has been working on SV Cintana to help Sean with electrical issues (batteries, gauges, engine solenoid, roller furler)…. I hate to say it but I think Trevor worked more on Cintana than Slow Flight in the last month : )
Donna by the bay 
Kenobi lent me a kayak….it had been a while since I’ve been in one 
Monkeys…we could hear them in the trees at night. 
I just love this photo of Mar Cea….
The next morning we did yoga on the beach before we left the anchorage…. Mar Cea is a yoga instructor so we got our breath right and most of the poses (LOL)!
“ummmm…yeah….no way….”
And we are off…again…it’s been a fast and crazy fun time….now to cross the equator AGAIN!…up next…
We love you.. We miss you. WE ARE CONSTANTLY AMAZED AT your incredible experiences and photos! Thanks for all your updates. Your dad continues to be all right ,,, He calls Alexia everything but her name it’s a bit funny … asks questions that aren’t making sense but for the most part is hanging in there .I personally think he is a miracle as no hospital visits in 2018 .. We are so grateful ! He has someone with him almost every minute except while sleeping til 11:30….. I enjoy swimming at our Y now and volunteering either at the school or ministry or Kiwanis Thrift shop…. We have your lovely linen on our front desk.. It always reminds us of y’all! Today we have an ice storm ..no church but power is on it went off for 3 hours in the night>>>. Know we love you very much.. more later .. We are seeing some anger issues when it comes to finances and cleaning a spot on the table.. I am dreaming up a portable desk,,, to be lifted up when guest arrive…. love love and many hugs!!!!