We Could Not Outrun the Pirates. I Had to Make a Choice
7 de outubro de 2026 · 30 min · 172K visualizações · Punta Mala, Panama
O que este vídeo aborda
While transiting the Gulf of Panama toward Vistamar Marina, the crew of the 51-foot vessel Houdini encountered a suspected pirate skiff at night.0:06 After the skiff approached without AIS identification and ignored radio hails, the captain maneuvered to intercept the boat, forcing the attackers to retreat.11:16 The crew coordinated with the U.S. Coast Guard and the Panamanian Navy via Starlink and Navionics to monitor the situation.13:01 Following the encounter, the vessel faced a severe weather system with 40-knot winds and seven-foot swells, causing the boat to run out of fuel and drag anchor near rocky outcroppings.16:19 The Coast Guard provided an escort and delivered emergency fuel, allowing the crew to reach the marina safely despite a damaged Samson post and a stuck headsail.19:27 The captain docked the 32-ton vessel in crosswinds without bow thrusters, sustaining minor hull damage.28:57
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