Category: Raja Ampat Waters
The Dampier Strait current, customary reef tenure, manta season and wildlife distance, the monsoon rhythm, and the four working zones of the archipelago.
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Waisai to Misool: The Four Zones of Raja Ampat Explained
Raja Ampat breaks into four working zones for a cruising yacht — the Dampier Strait core, Batanta and Salawati, the northern islands and Misool. What each demands and offers.
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Monsoon Rhythm in Raja Ampat: Reading the Year Instead of the Forecast
Raja Ampat has a monsoon rhythm rather than a wet and dry season. How to read the year for planning, and why the forecast still governs the day.
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Manta Season and Responsible Wildlife Distance for Yacht Tenders
Manta rays are protected in Indonesian waters. How yacht tenders, divers and snorkellers should behave around mantas and other megafauna in Raja Ampat.
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Customary Reef Tenure in Raja Ampat and What It Means for Visiting Yachts
Most reef and shore in Raja Ampat sits under customary tenure held by local clans and villages. What that means in practice for anchoring, landing and shore access.
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The Dampier Strait: Why the Current Makes the Diving
The Dampier Strait's tidal streams are the reason its reefs are extraordinary. What that means for dive planning, tender work and where a yacht positions itself.