Sailing Catalpa · video

What this video covers

After 40 days on the hard in Malaysia during a lockdown, the crew of Catalpa prepares the vessel for relaunch by applying two coats of anti-fouling paint.0:14 The process involves sanding the primer, scrubbing the hull, and masking the waterline.0:39 Extra paint is applied to high-wear areas, specifically the waterline, rudder, and propeller housing.5:30 A glove worn over the hand serves as a makeshift guard to prevent paint drips.5:58 Once the paint dries, the travel lift moves the boat to the water, pausing briefly to allow for the application of anti-fouling to the spots previously covered by support stands.10:09 Upon relaunch, the crew systematically inspects all through-hulls, seacocks, and valves for leaks, including the engine and toilet systems.11:19 The vessel is then motored to a new berth for docking.17:11

More from Sailing Catalpa

arriving to the most remote atolls on earth...the TuamotusSept 2026they weren't expecting thisSept 2026one of the most remote islands on the planetSept 202629 days sailing Panama to French Polynesia the whole passageAug 2026

From Sailing Catalpa — 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.