Sailing Big Lost · video

What this video covers

The crew of the 42-foot catamaran *Big Lost* departs Bonaire on October 11 for a 420-nautical-mile passage to Cartagena, Colombia.10:12 Before departure, the crew secures the dinghy on davits, removes salon window screens, and readies the asymmetrical spinnaker.11:08 During the transit, the crew encounters light winds and squalls near the northeast coast of Curaçao, forcing them to motor and temporarily douse the asymmetrical sail.18:34 The vessel experiences a persistent leak in the raw water pump, which the owner attempts to resolve by replacing the unit with a rebuilt spare.23:11 While navigating through lightning storms, the crew monitors weather patterns via mobile apps to adjust their course.26:00 Once wind conditions improve to 14.5 knots, the crew deploys the main, jib, and a Code 55 sail, using the jib to shield the Code 55 during the hoist.37:29 The passage includes active fishing, resulting in the catch of a tuna.31:37

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