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Life onboard our sailing boat in Costa Rica episode 477
January 31, 2026 · 18 min · 69K views · Garabito, Costa Rica
Sailing into sunset. Iconic shot of boat, golden hour.
What this video covers
The crew of the 53-foot sailboat *Catalpa* navigates the tight fuel dock at Marina Los Años in Playa Herradera, Costa Rica, to restock supplies.▶ 1:07 The marina requires precise boat handling, as the narrow space leaves little room for maneuvering larger vessels. To mitigate the heavy rolling experienced while anchored in the bay, the crew deploys a stern anchor.▶ 11:11 The vessel explores the nearby Tortuga Islands in the Gulf of Nicoya, where the crew observes local wildlife, including raccoons and capuchin monkeys, at the Kuru Wildlife Refuge.▶ 5:58 The family spends Christmas Eve aboard the boat, preparing meals and managing the logistics of producing professional-grade artwork in a confined space, which requires sourcing high-quality Baltic birch or Kumo timber.▶ 12:27 The crew notes that while the marina is challenging for those without experience, utilizing prop walk and maintaining momentum are essential for controlling the boat in confined quarters.▶ 2:32
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