Sailing Big Lost · video

What this video covers

The crew of Big Lost leaves their marina in Cartagena, Colombia, to spend four days in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Minca.2:31 They travel by van and four-wheel drive vehicles to reach a rental villa at a higher elevation, where temperatures drop significantly compared to the coast.4:21 The group explores the El Dorado Bird Reserve and tours the historic La Victoria Coffee Farm, which processes coffee beans using a water-powered system.15:09 Upon returning to the boat, the crew addresses a recurring leak in the blackwater valve.20:40 To perform the repair, a crew member inserts a bung into the through-hull fitting from the water to prevent seawater ingress while the valve is removed and serviced.20:40 The experience highlights the necessity of managing boat maintenance alongside land-based travel.

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