Sporty sailing and an unpleasant surprise upon our arrival in Utila S2/EP11

Name: Sporty sailing and an unpleasant surprise upon our arrival in Utila S2/EP11
Uploaded: 2025-03-30T06:00:26.000Z
Duration: 13 min 52 s
Description: The crew secures a visa extension in Roatan after immigration disputes over their original transit destination.

30. mars 2025 · 13 min · 4K visninger · Utila

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A 100-nautical-mile passage from Belize to Utila, Honduras, involves 20–22 knot winds and heavy head seas, forcing the crew to sail with two reefs in the mainsail and genoa.0:04 Upon arrival at Utila, immigration officials initially restrict the crew’s stay to 15 days because their exit papers from Belize listed Panama as the final destination.3:21 A sympathetic customs officer issues a "protest" document, allowing the crew to remain while they petition the consulate in Roatan for an extension.4:24 After exploring Utila by scooter and snorkeling, the crew sails to French Cay, Roatan, with two guests.9:40 During this transit, they encounter shifting winds and heavy conditions, requiring three reefs in the mainsail and genoa.10:05 Following further email correspondence with the consulate, both crew members successfully secure visa extensions until April 4, allowing them to wait for a favorable weather window for the subsequent passage to Panama.12:07