A Calm Sail on Amed Beach

When I arrived at Amed Beach, I saw many colorful Jukung boats resting on the black sand. Each boat had outriggers on both sides, helping to keep balance on the water. The sky was cloudy, and the beach felt quiet. It seemed like most fishermen decided not to go to sea today. Only a few boats were out, moving slowly on the calm water.

I came here for work, bringing my clients to try a short boat ride. A local fisherman took them on a Jukung for about thirty minutes, just to feel what it’s like to cruise on the sea. The outriggers made the boat steady, even with small waves. When my clients returned, they told me it was very relaxing. The water was smooth, and the ride was peaceful.

Amed Beach is not only for sailing. It’s also a great place for diving and snorkeling. Here, people don’t need a boat to start diving. They can just walk into the sea from the beach. Even on a cloudy day, I could still see some tropical fish and coral in the water. Some people also like to feed the fish while cruising on a Jukung.

After the boat ride, we had lunch at Coral View Villas, sitting by the beach. The black sand stretched far along the coast, with rows of boats parked on the shore. Coconut trees stood tall in the background. The fishermen seemed to be waiting—maybe for better weather or the right time to go out to sea.

Even though the sky was cloudy, the glare was still strong. Without sunblock, my eyes hurt from the brightness. On sunny days, the water here looks even clearer and more beautiful. But today, the beach had a different feeling—quiet, peaceful, and slow.

Maybe next time, I will try sailing too.