Sailing Nahoa · video

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The owners of the vessel Nahoa, currently landlocked in Victoria, Canada, explain their decision to remain in the country through the winter rather than shipping their boat from Thailand. Quotes for container shipping to the Mediterranean reached $38,000 USD, a cost the crew deemed prohibitive.7:49 Additionally, Thailand’s strict COVID-19 travel restrictions and the vessel's outstanding maintenance requirements—specifically rudder and through-hull repairs—made relocating the boat impractical.9:16 The crew is currently navigating the complex visa and quarantine requirements for Thailand, including securing COVID insurance, government-approved quarantine hotels, and certificates of entry, with a goal to return to the boat by mid-January.4:36 While waiting, they are documenting their transition to land-based life and planning a series of retrospective fireside chats covering their past five years of sailing.12:12 The crew confirms they intend to continue their sailing business long-term, including future circumnavigations, rather than seeking alternative employment.10:19

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