Sailing Nahoa · video

What this video covers

Nahoa, a cruising catamaran, completes a passage from Culebra, Spanish Virgin Islands, to Cartagena, Colombia, encountering sustained winds of 30 to 39 knots and heavy following seas.14:24 During the transit, the crew experiences surfing speeds reaching 13 knots while running under a reduced sail plan, eventually dousing the mainsail entirely to maintain comfort in 39-knot gusts.8:13 The vessel covers 166 nautical miles in a 24-hour period.10:52 Navigation and helm management rely on an autopilot system and an iPad-based chart plotter.3:30 Fishing attempts include testing an X-Rap Magnum 30-foot dive bait and a custom "Franken Lure," with the latter successfully catching a tuna.1:24 Upon arrival, the crew contacts Cartagena Port Control on VHF Channel 16 to request entry through the north entrance, confirming their last port of call and the presence of a local shipping agent.14:05 The passage concludes with the vessel entering the port during a lightning storm.15:15

More from Sailing Nahoa

After 11 Years at Sea, We Bought a 24-Foot PowerboatSept 2026We Found a Kilo of DrugsSept 2026Why Aluminum ALONE is NOT the AnswerAug 2026We Designed the Boat We Couldn’t FindAug 2026

From Sailing Nahoa — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analysed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.