In this video of sailing sitka, jay and Kenna sail to their first port in Panama from Golfito, Costa Rica. They anchor in front of a desolate little island consisting of nothing but tall standing palm trees and white sandy beaches. Thanks for watching and ...
Jay and Kenna sail further into Panamanian waters only to discover a hidden gem of a village which was completely stuck in time. Join us on this special 3 year anniversary episode as we sail to Bahia Honda on Panama's pacific coast and learn to live slowly...
Jay and Kenna embark on a 3 day passage sailing from the tiny village of Bahia Honda to the concrete jungle of Panama City. This sail happens to be their last in the Pacific Ocean as they get ready to cross the Panama Canal into Atlantic waters. Thank you ...
Jay and Kenna share some real thoughts and info as they prepare to transit the Panama Canal from the pacific to the Atlantic. But not before they enjoy some time enjoying the city life in Casco Viejo. Thanks for watching and subscribe if you enjoy. Stay tu...
Engine Failure in the Panama Canal: Will we make it or get Fined? In the very exciting episode of Sailing Sitka, Jay and Kenna ( along with their pals @SailingSVBully ) embark on their most stressful journey yet. The Panama Canal is an emotional strain alr...
Panama Canal Day 2: Engine nightmare & bad luck continues, Atlantic awaits... In this episode jay and Kenna (along with @SailingSVBully ) continue their unexpected adventure through the Panama Canal with their unreliable engine. Their troubles aren't d...
Jay and Kenna are now tied along a dock in Shelter Bay marina after undergoing two of the most stressful days of their lives. While transiting the Panama Canal, their Yammer 56 engine failed several times in the worst possible scenarios. Surprised they eve...
Jay and Kenna are in Shelter Bay Marina, fixing some minor and major problems they've encountered while transiting the Panama Canal, on top of that they do some routine and periodic maintenance to make sure their 50 year old sailboat is ready to sail her w...
Jay and Kenna depart from Shelter Bay marina after a week straight of boat work and diagnosing problems. Finally, after stopping in Linton bay for one night, they sail to the desolate and world renowned San Blas islands. A dream come true. They've worked h...
In this episode, Jay and Kenna welcome aboard their friends from Canada and give them the full tropical, sailing experience by island hopping and cruising through the San Blas islands. We are sailing off-grid between sand spit islands in search for adventu...
Jay and Kenna, along with their friends from Canada and the crew from @SailingSVBully sail their sailboat from Holandes Caye to Salaradup in the San Blas Islands. While enjoying everything that paradise has to offer, they run into some weather that makes f...
Jay and Kenna navigate the harsh realities of cruising. There are both challenges and benefits to sailing and both can rock your world. From fixing broken systems, to installing new ones and reaching for the medical kits with no healthcare facilities in si...
While cruising through the San Blas Islands, Jay and Kenna unfortunately broke the propeller on their outboard motor. Given the remote nature of the islands, where services like Amazon Prime are unavailable, obtaining replacement parts can be challenging. ...
Jay and Kenna along with their pal Derek @ontongjava5441 the man who built a 75ft wooden catamaran on a beach with his own bare hands! He shared with us some stories, details on his boat, lessons learnt and favourite place in the world! Apart from that me...
Jay and Kenna finally breathed a sigh of relief after securing a new propeller for their outboard—a mission that took a grueling 9-hour sail to complete. With that crucial task checked off, they took time to regroup in Linton Bay, refueling, stocking up,...
Jay and Kenna felt ready—prepared and excited to return to paradise. After a week anchored in Linton Bay, they set sail for what should have been a smooth trip back to the San Blas Islands. But that’s not how things played out.Pounding into relentless ...
Jay and Kenna sail back to Linton Bay in order to get their engine in top notch after having experienced multiple failures. They spend countless hours over the course of a few days eliminating what could be the culprits while on anchor, but they won't know...
Despite recent engine troubles, Jay and Kenna felt the pull to keep moving. With their sights set on the tropical paradise of San Blas, they set sail from Linton Bay—upwind and into the chop. Will they make it? Hit subscribe to follow the journey.
Anchored in the San Blas Islands, Jay and Kenna are still deep in engine repairs, chasing down a stubborn mystery air leak in their Racor fuel filters. Amidst the stress, a 50-foot charter boat loses its anchor hold and slams into Sitka’s bow—leaving b...
Jay and Kenna have spent the past three years sailing from the Pacific Northwest of Canada to the remote San Blas Islands — cruising, connecting with local communities, and learning along the way. Now, life in this isolated island chain means days filled...
Jay and Kenna are currently anchored in the beautiful San Blas Islands, soaking in the cruising lifestyle — though, as always, the highs come with their fair share of lows. After weeks of battling persistent engine troubles, this week they think they've ...
Jay and Kenna set sail from the sheltered anchorage of Chicheme, continuing their journey through the San Blas Islands to a remote and desolate new spot—though, unsurprisingly, not without a few hiccups along the way.
Jay and Kenna have arrived at a new destination—Green Island, a stunning atoll tucked within the San Blas Islands. While this lifestyle often feels like a dream and looks like something straight off a postcard, it takes real balance to maintain it. Could...
Jay and Kenna have been off the grid, not setting foot on land for over a week while sailing through the San Blas Islands. While anchored at Green Island, they took it slow to ride out some intense winds. With no working outboard and a less-than-reliable p...
Jay and Kenna lift the hook and set sail from Green Island toward the stunning Holadaze Cayes, one of the most picture-perfect anchorages in all of the San Blas Islands. But just when we thought we’d found paradise, we suddenly found ourselves—and Sitk...
Jay and Kenna were about a week into a postcard-worthy anchorage—spending their days lounging on the beach, sipping cocktails, surrounded by friends and fellow sailors, soaking up the beauty of the sailing lifestyle. But with all that beauty comes a bit ...
And just like that, Kenna and Jay reach their final stop in the San Blas, savoring every last drop of paradise. Between lazy island days and exploring a beachside shipwreck on a neighboring isle, they make the most of their tropical farewell. With the seas...
After two unforgettable months in paradise, Jay and Kenna lift anchor and set sail on a short 9-hour passage from Chicheme to Linton on Panama’s mainland. Along the way, they take in every last moment of beauty that this sailing lifestyle has to offer. B...
Jay and Kenna are anchored in Linton Bay on Panama’s mainland, waiting for their haul-out date. In the meantime, they’re busy organizing, decluttering, and giving their boat a deep clean before leaving it for six months. During the process, they also p...
Jay and Kenna are anchored in Linton Bay on the east coast of Panama, steadily chipping away at their long list of pre-haul out projects before Sitka spends 6 months on the hard—though some of those jobs involve evicting a few unwanted freeloaders who de...
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