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From Sea to Streets: Sailing into Cartagena & Touring the Walled City

October 21, 2025 · 31 min · 2K views · Cartagena Province

What this video covers

A Vision 444 catamaran completed a 400-nautical-mile passage from Bonaire to Cartagena, Colombia, in approximately three days.13:52 During the approach to the Cartagena harbor entrance, the vessel struck an underwater obstruction—likely a fishing net—that stopped the boat abruptly in the channel.14:42 The crew inspected the hull, keel, and rudder for damage but found no visible issues or propeller vibration.10:10 Throughout the coastal transit near Santa Marta, the crew navigated debris from the Magdalena River, including logs and vegetation, while monitoring for katabatic winds and shifting currents.7:56 Upon arrival, the crew toured the Walled City of Cartagena via Segway, visiting historical sites including the Inquisition Palace and San Felipe Fort.17:00 The passage required significant motoring and downwind sailing, with the crew timing their arrival for sunrise to navigate the channel safely.14:00

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