Sailing Big Lost · video

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The crew of Big Lost completes several maintenance projects while staged in the Rio Dulce, Guatemala, including replacing the anchor windlass gypsy to accommodate new chain and installing a Sunbrella bow shade with hanging chairs.0:23 To prevent water intrusion into the rope locker and water tank storage, they install a custom rain diverter on the salon roof.2:50 The vessel’s hull is waxed, though departure for Roatan remains delayed until October 10th due to a shipping backlog of lithium-ion batteries caused by low water levels in the Panama Canal.4:08 While waiting, the crew participates in a community project to build a playground for a local school in Izabal, painting tires and constructing a music wall.5:52 They also visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Quirigua, an archaeological park featuring Mayan sandstone stelae and the Great Plaza.10:25 The park requires an 80Q entry fee and faces ongoing preservation challenges from flooding.10:50

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