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THIS is why we sail offshore. | Sailing Sitka Ep 150
In this episode of sailing sitka, we sailed to Bahía Ballena here on the pacific side of Costa Rica. After some squally and rough seas, we were more than grateful to be anchored in such a postcard worthy anchorage. It really puts it into perspective exact...
A fast and rough passage to paradise | Sailing Sitka Ep 149
In this episode of sailing sitka, we leave Mata De Cana anchorage in Bahia Culebra to sail 125 NM to Bahia Ballena, here in Costa Rica. On this passage we expeirence wet squalls followed by wind gusts allowing our 1976 Cheoylee sailboat to surf down waves ...
Getting our boat ready for our next offshore passage in Costa Rica! Sailing Sitka Ep 148
On this episode of Sailing Sitka, we get our Cheoylee sailboat offshore ready by provisioning fr food, water, fuel and some extra fixings by making do with what we got. This is the reality of cruising sometimes and making sure your boat is ready to hit the...
Realities of sailing no one wants to talk about | Sailing Sitka Ep 147
In this episode of sailing sitka, we escape the wet and wild anchorage of Playa Del Coco to sail to a much more secluded and calm bay here in Costa Rica. We discuss the truths behind boat life and just how difficult the sailing lifestyle can be at times......
Sailing Central America | Sailing Sitka Ep 144
In this episode, we sail from Marina Puesta Del Sol at the northern tip of Nicaragua to San Juan Del Sur at the southern point of Nicaragua. During this sail we got to fly our drone, have visitors, sail with continuous wind and experience the crazy/wet squ...
We sailed to Nicaragua to do THIS! | Sailing Sitka Ep 143
In this episode of Sailing Sitka, we sailed to Nicaragua and start exploring this beautiful but tiny country. There isn't many sailing channels covering Nicaragua on Youtube so were happy to announce and share with you this episode containing everything yo...
Dodging lightning squalls on our sail to Nicaragua (extended cut) | Sailing Sitka Ep 142
We are happy to share with you our 360 nm passage from Chiapas, Mexico to Puesta Del Sol, Nicaragua. Finally, after 2 seasons of sailing Mexico, we have checked out and hit the seas to sail south to a new country, but not without dodging some weather while...
The countdown is on! | Sailing Sitka Ep 141
The countdown is on! Last week in Mexico before we untie the lines and sail south to Nicaragua!! But first, a couple more smaller projects to check off the list. Thank you for watching and if you enjoy, please consider subscribing!
Repairing our damaged masts… (+ splash day) | Sailing Sitka Ep 140
In this episode of sailing sitka, we take the time to repair our damaged sitka spruce masts from some very destructive holes created by woodpeckers here in Chiapas, Mexico. We are so happy to be splashed and back in the marina, floating for the first time ...
We have holes in our masts! Inspecting woodpecker damage… | Sailing Sitka Ep 139
On this episode of sailing Sitka, we tackle day 2 and 3 in the boat yard here in Chiapas, Mexico. During this time we start diving into our biggest worry yet. While we were away for off season, we got notified that a woodpecker (or more) were attacking our...
Fixing our rudder leak once and for all… (+ haul out) | Sailing Sitka Ep 137
This is the last episode of season 2!!!! You heard that right. Our last video of season 2 consist of us fixing our rudder leak which has been a consistent nightmare for over 6 months... and finally hauling Sitka out of the water! Mark your calendars... S...
Last stop in Mexico!!! | Sailing Sitka Ep 136
In this episode of sailing sitka, we sail up to Chiapas Mexico which is the most southern port to either clear in or out from. Here, we will be getting a slip to do some much needed cleaning and maintenance to Sitka before hauling her out for our off seaso...
SAILING ALONE through the DANGEROUS MIDDLE to Fiji – PT. 1
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We experienced the WORST anchorage on the Pacific Coast of Mexico | Sailing Sitka Ep 134
In this episode of Sailing Sitka, we sailed into Huatulco after a a 350 NM passage from Zihuatanejo. Exhausted, worn-out and sleep deprived, we dropped the hooked in hopes of a good nights rest before we cross the Gulf of Tehuantepec... we thought wrong.