PULAU PEKACANG INDONESIA

PULAU PEKACANG

INDONESIA

Some 50 nautical miles east of Sumatra and 240 west of Borneo, virtually in the middle of nowhere, there is a group of islands called Kepulauan Tuju, an archipelago. About seven islands have names, one is not charted and possibly a few small ones are not honored with a name either. A lucky one that has a name is Pulau Pekacang. From a distance it just looks like another scenic island of Indonesia. At a close glance it shows amazing beauty of its landscapes and coastline.

Another small island emerges at a closer look, that one is not charted. And further afield yet another island, Pulau Cebia, some 3 nautical miles from Pekacang. Pulau Cebia has a few houses, a small village where squid fishermen live.

Pulau Pekacang is uninhabited, rocky terrain is dramatic and scenic, joy to observe.

The single islands are obviously uninhabited and access to reach them is limited. The reefs and rocks extend from their coastline.

Never the less they are pleasing pictures to look at even though stepping on them is not easy. A bit of look not touch situation which protects the wild life. Cruising these parts of Indonesia is a real pleasure and absolute adventure.