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The crew navigates a series of anchorages along the coast of Costa Rica, moving from the rolly, reef-obstructed Bahia Hermosa to the protected waters of Bahia Nacascolo.0:12 After a difficult dinghy landing in Bahia Coco, the crew completes a time-sensitive customs checkout process at the Aduana and port captain’s office to maintain their temporary import status.2:15 The transit continues north toward Bahia Santa Elena, where the boat faces light winds and a short-period swell that slows progress to 3.5 knots.12:04 The crew plans to reach Tequilisco, El Salvador, for long-term storage, relying on a slack high-tide arrival to navigate the river mouth.15:42 Throughout the passage, the crew manages inverter alarms, monitors for fishing nets and floating logs, and performs manual steering to avoid hazards.17:34 The experience highlights the contrast between the high-adrenaline stress of coastal logistics and the quiet satisfaction of a calm anchorage.

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