Panama Canal Nightmare: Engine Failure, No Sails, Will we make it through? | Sailing Sitka Ep 159
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 already but adding an unreliable and untrustworthy engine to the mix makes it all the more stressful. How many times will it die during our transit? Will we make it to the Atlantic side? Watch to find out and subscribe if you enjoy!
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 already but adding an unreliable and untrustworthy engine to the mix makes it all the more stressful. How many times will it die during our transit? Will we make it to the Atlantic side? Watch to find out and subscribe if you enjoy!
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Hi Everyone! We are two crazy Coconuts by the name of Jay and Kenna! For years we have prepared our 1976 Cheoylee Offshore 41 for her big offshore passage...finally we have hit the high seas and are heading south from Victoria, BC, Canada! Follow our journey as we slowly attempt to sail around the world. First stop, Mexico!🥥⛵️
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