Sailing The Far Side · video

What this video covers

The Far Side, a cruising vessel, navigates the shallow, silted entrance channel into Livingston, Guatemala, on a 10-mile passage from the Rio Dulce.5:20 With a tidal height of plus 0.71 feet, the crew follows local advice to favor the left side of the channel near the red markers to maintain depth.10:07 Despite these precautions, the boat touches the soft bottom approximately 20 times during the transit, relying on wave action to help push the hull through the shallowest sections.17:41 Upon reaching deeper water, the crew anchors and contacts a local agent, Raul, to facilitate customs clearance.17:51 The entry process requires presenting passports, COVID-19 vaccination cards, boat registration, and Coast Guard inspection papers.20:05 Locating the vessel’s Hull Identification Number (HIN), which was obscured by paint, proves necessary for the officials.20:16 The authorities retain the passports for verification, requiring the crew to travel ashore later to retrieve them.20:45

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