Sailing Bohemia Archive – Page 3

Buckle up! As the Captain hires a car and whisks the First Mate off on his long-promised tour of Puerto Vallarta! The only tiny problem is, that with the shopping list so full, there's no time for sightseeing, instead we get the diesel injectors serviced, ...

Bohemia is a hive of activity this week, as the crew set to work cleaning corroded chainplates and bolting down the cabin sole in preparation for a future ocean crossing. The First Mate discovered his (well-) hidden talents varnishing everything in sight,...

At long last, LiFePO4 (a.k.a. lithium) battery technology has caught up with Bohemia on her travels! That's right, the power struggle is nearly over! We took delivery of two new Battle Born BB8D (https://battlebornbatteries.com/product/battleborn-270ah-12v...

Uh oh, that dreaded time came around fast, where we had to drive poor Bohemia into the slings and watch nervously as she was lifted 15 feet in the air and set down in the yard! Of course, despite all of the planning we put into this for the past year plus...

Yes, you read it correctly, Bohemia has a new first mate! The old one just wasn’t up to the job. Ha ha. Join us in this action-packed episode where we cover even more miles than usual, flying back to Europe to visit friends and family while little Bohemi...

We tore ourselves away from our comfortable marina slip in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and head south, rounding Mexico’s little ‘Cape Horn’, Cabo Corrientes on the way. Despite setting ourselves up for an easy day sail and we regained our sea legs, we go...

We had a troubled sail into ‘Caleta Paraíso’ (Paradise Cove), almost getting snagged into two fishing nets and meeting their owners on the way down. Despite the troubles though, Paradise Cove really lived up to its name, treating us to some of the mos...

Join Bohemia's fearless crew on anchor in the calm lagoon of Barra de Navidad, where they stopped off at the gorgeous med-style resort, for the sole purpose of picking up their burgee for a cruising rally... and, the Captain faces some big issues with his ...

We departed Las Hadas on a 130 mile overnight passage aiming for Zihuantanejo. Without much wind in the forecast, we weren't sure what to expect. Luckily the wind came through and so did the sea state! We enjoyed one of the best overnighters we've had in a...

Sadly our long overnighter left us with no good options for anchorages, and with a raging swell coming right into the anchorage, we decided to cut our losses and set sail on yet another overnight passage down to Isla Grande, while we still had the full moo...

This episode joins Bohemia's fearless crew with a short sail around the corner into Zihuatanejo, Mexico... whose name you may recognize as the final scene from the Shawshank Redemption! 'Zhua' as it's thankfully known by the locals, is as beautiful as it i...

It finally happened! That's right, Bohemia and her crew are going loco, down in Acapulco! We put in YET ANOTHER overnight sail, but reaching this gorgeous city felt like a huge milestone for us, and made all of those long hours in the cockpit feel worthwhi...

This episode sees us move anchorage, from our cosy mooring buoy, to the post 'Diamonte' area of the city, full of posh looking apartment buildings. Luckily the First Mate was on watch with the binoculars to see what people were getting up to behind all tho...

We're on the move again on our journey down Mexico's Pacific Coast. This episode sees the Captain unceremoniously unplug the wifi, and the crew depart on a LOOOONG two night passage to the next state, Oaxaca! We did intend to go to the famous surfing town,...

We say a reluctant farewell to the hip town of Mazunte (bless you!) and get underway into the special Huatulco National Park, where beautiful bays are as plentiful as the crystal clear water! After exploring these bays, we take a pitstop in the nearby Mari...

This episode sees Bohemia's fearless crew set out on what might turn out to be their most challenging passage yet! The Tehuantepec ithsmus strikes fear into the hearts of sailors, famous for its furious winds, which are concentrated and funneled from the C...

Exciting times! We're ready to check out of Mexico and continue the journey to Central America! Next 'stop', Guatemala!! Just the sniffer dogs and a barrage of officials to entertain, and we get on our way! If you like our videos and want to support Bohem...

Uh-oh! No sooner than we left kind, gentle Mexico than we encounter 30 knots of wind on the nose! Join us as we battle the elements of this notorious coast with its raging 'Papagayo Winds', heading south to Guatemala. If you like our videos and want to su...

This episode finds Bohemia's fearless crew underway from Mexico en route to El Salvador in the Gulf of Fonseca. The miles are already racking up as we blast full steam toward Central America! In this episode the Capt. finds the perfect punishment for First...

This episode finds Bohemia's crew set off from their cheeky overnight anchorage off El Salvador and up into Bahia Fonseca to Honduras! Checking into Isla Tigre (Tiger Island) was surprisingly straightforward, cheap and a very friendly experience. Together ...

Join Bohemia's mischievous crew as they sail southbound out of Honduras, underway to Costa Rica! You can feel the crew's excitement to reach this tropical paradise, but unfortunately one BIG obstacle stands in their way... 200 miles of strengthened 40+ kno...

This episode finds us about to cross the most dangerous point in our southbound slog to Costa Rica, southern Nicaragua, where the trade winds don't whistle, but ROAR over the low-lying coastal landmass and straight out into the Pacific, where poor little B...

Let the carnage commence! Just when we thought we were done sailing through the dangerous Papagayo Winds, ur short day sail to the marina turned into an absolute nightmare, sailing close hauled in up to 48 knots!! These storm force winds were a real test o...

This episode sees us check out of our port of entry, Marina Papagayo... and straight into our next set of challenges as we attempt to cruise Costa Rica! After facing furious storm force winds on our way in to the country, join Bohemia's fearless crew as th...

In this episode we battle the elements to arrive in surfer's paradise, Tamarindo. We managed to get ashore and check out the lovely town before sailing onto the challenging anchorage of Samara! If you like our videos and want to support Bohemia's bar tab,...

This destination and fun-packed episode episode sees us sail into Golfo de Nicoya, where we find our calmest anchorage yet, as well as a spectacular jungle eco resort, before finishing in the magnificent Islas Tortugas! If you like our videos and want to ...

This episode finds Bohemia's fearless crew exploring Costa Rica's Gulf of Nicoya, in search of calm anchorages and an escape from the RED TIDES that began to surround our boat! If you like our videos and want to support Bohemia's bar tab, you can make a c...

After a challenging few weeks trying to escaping wild fires and avoid red tides, Bohemia's crew finally admit defeat and high tail it south in search of lush green rainforests and beautiful cruising grounds they imagined... If you like our videos and want...

We finally found the Costa Rica we'd been dreaming of! After a challenging start in the north, Drake's Bay, Golfito and Golfo Dulce were a real treat for the senses! If you like our videos and want to support Bohemia's bar tab, you can make a contribution...

Just as we found our groove in southern Costa Rica, it was time to leave! We bid Golfito a fond farewell and checked out of the country, Panama bound to stay ahead of the rainy season. Unfortunately the rainy season didn't get the memo and we got caught up...

In this episode finds Bohemia's fearless crew scouting out a new (to them) beach bar in the anchorage with our good friends on SV Boundless, before exploring the gorgeous Isla Parida in Pacific Panama and meeting its warm, welcoming indigenous residents, b...

This action-packed episode sees Bohemia's crew up-anchor from the pretty - but private - Islas Secas Resort on Panama's Pacific Coast, making a beeline for Isla Brincanco in the Coiba National Park. We then visited the small community of Bahia Honda and w...

This episode sees Bohemia's fearless crew bid a fond farewell to Bahia Honda, and it's smiling island community, most of whom - it seemed - had now been out to visit us on their handmade boats! We departed with our BFFs on Boundless, which of course turned...

We slung our hook from anchor from Isla Cebaco in Panama's lush and remote west coast. Just 20 miles out of the anchorage we hit a nasty squall that had us running for cover. After a lucky escape and a calm night on anchor, we made an early departure to re...

Sometimes things need to get worse before they get better! This episode finds Bohemia's fearless crew about to face down a scary obstacle: An overnighter around Punta Mala, which guards the entrance to the Bay of Panama. After rounding the point, we then h...

Never say Bohemia's Captain's not a giver! For the First Mate's special day he got whisked away to the picture postcard Perlas Islands, just a stone's throw from Panama City. He only found a couple of light chores waiting for him before he was free to enjo...