Debut - South East Molluca Regency

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The Kei Islands, sometimes spelled Kai are situated on the edge of the Banda Sea, and they are the beginning of The Spice Islands. The group is made up of several islands, the largest being Kai Besar which is densely forested and mountainous & Kai Kecil which is uplifted coral reef. The main administration centre for the group is Tual with a mainly muslim population, the kei group are mainly Christian. The Kei Islands are known for their white-sand beaches and deeply hospitable people.

Local history maintains that Kei islanders originally came from Bali. As part of the Majapahit Kingdom expansion. Kei culture is fascinating mix of religion and traditional beliefs. Local craftsmen are known for their skilful basketry, wood carving & boatbuilding.

Soil is poor and the locals use slash & burn agricultural practises, with rice, plantains, yams, maize & tobacco being grown. Spice production has reduced since the days of The Dutch east India Company. Cultured pearls are harvested at Kai Kecil.

Fig, ironwood trees, palms and mangroves are common throughout the group. Numerous turtles are found on the reefs, and cuscus, a small, pouched mammal and wild pigs inhabit the area.

This anchorage waypoint was a nice spot and well protected. It wouldn't be advisable to enter at night because there are many fishing floats scattered along the approach. Holding was generally good but there were plastic bags reported coming up from some anchors so be sure to set the hook well! There is a wharf on the "Catholic side" just below the St Joseph's church for dinghy tie up. The produce market is in Langhur- a taxi ride away.

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	Debut to Bandas	0.23nm on a course of 66 ENE
	TI to Debut	638.0nm on a course of 118 ESE