We had NO Idea we would be Stranded
17. mai 2026 · 28 min · 25K visninger · Pesvella Marina, Capos
Woman grips rigging at bow off Costa Rican coast
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A cruising couple aboard their sailboat in Caipos, Costa Rica, faces a series of mechanical and logistical setbacks while preparing for a passage toward the Panama Canal. The crew struggles with a recurring bilge pump failure and a malfunctioning battery bank, which they attribute to faulty Renogy batteries that fail to accept a charge from the alternator.10:47 After attempting to reset the system through engine cycling, they successfully restore battery function.12:29 The crew also manages a norovirus outbreak on board, which complicates shore access due to strict marina regulations in the Caipos area.2:16 They eventually secure transport to shore using a water taxi service found via the No Foreign Land app.4:02 After resolving these issues, the boat departs for a 20-nautical-mile coastal transit to Uvita, anchoring in 25 feet of water with a 6:1 scope.14:07 The crew notes the presence of crocodiles in local estuaries and advises caution when landing dinghies near river mouths.23:55
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