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Good-Bye to Costa Rica; Sailing, Whale Sharks & Zarpes | Episode 69

September 9, 2020 · 21 min · 13K views · Marina Papagayo, Costa Rica

What this video covers

The crew of the sailing vessel Evelias prepares for an 18- to 20-day passage from northern Costa Rica to Mexico by clearing out of the country at Marina Papagayo.0:59 After arriving at the marina, the crew navigates local customs and immigration requirements, which involve visiting an airport office, the port captain, and a bank to finalize exit paperwork.15:48 Due to pandemic-related restrictions, the marina requires the vessel to depart by a specific deadline to avoid weekend closures.13:59 The crew uses a rental car to complete these administrative tasks and conduct final provisioning for the upcoming three-week voyage.14:28 Before departure, the crew experiences a whale shark sighting while anchored in the region.4:58 The passage planning includes a stop in Cabo followed by a transit to La Paz.16:30

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