PulauPulau
PulauPulau or, basically, ‘Islands’, was initially inspired by a local sailing community called 'Let's Go Sailing’ (Ayo Berlayar) founded in 2012 by Ahmad Fikri Assegaf, Nino Krisnan, and Indi Soemardjan.
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PulauPulau was conceived around a growing enthusiasm percolating in a cross-section of Jakarta’s metropolitan society to preserve the culture of sailing and restore the resilience of Indonesia as a maritime nation-state.  
PulauPulau are trying to make people aware, especially Indonesia’s younger generation, to embrace a more vibrant interaction with the ocean, so that a love for the sea grows, and we are motivated and willing to protect it from the threat of climate change and environmental damage.
PulauPulau realises that time is of an essence and with Indonesia's potential as the largest archipelagic country in the world with more than 17,000 islands, we need to get to know our ocean and marine life a lot better and in turn protect it for future generations.  
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Socially Responsible
PulauPulau is committed to dedicating a portion of revenue to the Ayo Berlayar Indonesia Foundation (YABI) in order to support social activities and preserve the Indonesian marine natural environment with Ayo Berlayar community members and general public.
The Sailing Vessel
The Candola Sailing Vessel
Candola is a sailing boat made in Sweden by the famous shipbuilder Albine Marine which has been established since 1899. Candola first went on the market in America in 1966 and is highly-respected internationally.
The Candola boat type is equated with Albine Ballad 30 feet, specifications with length 9m, width 2.55m.
Designed by Rolf Magnusson, a ship designer from Sweden and designed as a 'Blue Water' boat for sailing the ocean. The engine has been upgraded to Yanmar 22 Horse Power.
L' Aquila Sailing Vessel
The Aquila is a sailing boat with a classic design built by American ship designer Robert H. Perry and manufactured in Taiwan by prominent shipbuilder Ta Yang (big ocean). Aquila type is referred to as Tayana and is well known in the American, European and Australian markets for it’s sturdiness and high quality as a 'blue water' boat.
The Aquila type is Tayana 37 feet, long by 11.2m long and 3.54m wide. The engine has been upgraded to Yanmar 50 Horse Power. Initially this ship was a British owned, but now we can proudly say hoists an Indonesian flag.  
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Equipped with modern navigation system modifications and experienced crews, we hope that our sailing boats provide comfort, security, and an unforgettable new experience for you and your loved ones.  
Our Professional Crew
Captain Abidin Sapsuha
From the Sula Islands, North Maluku, Abidin is a seasoned captain and sailor with three decades of experience operating and maintaining boats in Indonesia and also Lengkawi – Malaysia, and Pukhet - Thailand.
Abidin is not only certified as a ship captain but he also possesses in-depth knowledge about sailing and constantly teaches guests about the intricacies of sailing on PulauPulau trips.  Ask him about when he sailed from Darwin to Jakarta and Madagascar – Jakarta.   
Captain M. Ichsan Maliki
Born and raised in Tanjung Priok Jakarta, Ichsan graduated from Jakarta’s shipping academy. He has enjoyed working as a sailor and has been sailing since the 1990s.
Ichsan’s life at sea has let him master many different ships and boats as well as experiencing sailing adventures from Indonesia to Lengkawi – Malaysia and Phuket – Thailand.  Ichsan has also sailed across the Indian Ocean from New Zealand to Mentawai.