Sailing Catalpa · video

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The crew of the sailing vessel Catalpa explores a remote, unnamed bay in Costa Rica while searching for surf. After discovering a waterfall cascading directly onto a rocky beach, Sarah attempts a solo climb across steep, slippery shoreline rocks to reach it.1:28 The approach involves navigating a whitewash zone with a one-meter swell, requiring careful timing between sets to avoid injury.1:42 Lee monitors the situation from the boat, prepared to anchor and assist if necessary, while Sarah eventually navigates the terrain to reach the waterfall.3:18 Lee later uses the tender to transport the rest of the crew to the beach, where they navigate the same rocky landing to join her.10:32 The crew also observes local wildlife, including howler monkeys and batfish, before departing the bay to seek protection from papagayo winds at a nearby anchorage.22:06

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