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We disappeared in the jungle for 3 days... [Ep. 103] The Bohemian Voyage
March 21, 2026 · 23 min · 46K views · Costa Rica
Sailboat glides through calm jungle river, lush banks lining water
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat *Bohemia* navigates the Chagres River in Panama to reach the Gatun Lake dam before transiting the Panama Canal.2:09 During the river transit, the vessel encounters shallow depths of 1.2 meters and rocky hazards, requiring careful navigation.1:43 While anchored in the river, the crew uses their watermaker to process freshwater, achieving a highly efficient output of 45 ppm.12:13 Maintenance tasks include replacing the furler line, though a small component is lost overboard during the process.16:25 The crew prepares for the canal transit by staging large fenders and 120-foot lines on deck, then proceeds to The Flats near Shelter Bay Marina to pick up their canal advisor.21:32 The transit marks the vessel's transition from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, coinciding with the first birthday of the owners' son, Taji.20:46
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