Sailing Catalpa · video

What this video covers

The crew of the Catalpa repairs damage to their boat’s rails after a collision with two 100-ton vessels.0:34 The other boat owners cover the cost of the welding repairs and provide a replacement for the Catalpa’s anchor windlass.0:45 While waiting for visa extensions, the crew also repairs a damaged inverter that failed after being overloaded by a smoothie machine; a local technician solders a new coil into the unit for $50.6:39 The family celebrates their son Taj’s 16th birthday by surprising him with a hotel stay, though the celebration is complicated by the accidental omission of his contact lenses.14:34 The crew remains anchored while finalizing administrative paperwork for their departure.4:35

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