Sailing Big Lost · video

What this video covers

The crew of the catamaran Big Lost prepares for a 1,400-nautical-mile passage from Nanny Cay, British Virgin Islands, to the Rio Dulce in Guatemala.8:23 To manage the vessel during this first long-distance trip, the owners hire a professional instructor to assist with sail handling, engine maintenance, and navigation.2:24 During the transit, the crew encounters mechanical issues, including a failing belt on the 9,000-kilowatt Northern Lights generator and a malfunctioning refrigerator.15:50 They navigate downwind in Caribbean conditions, requiring constant attention at the helm to prevent accidental jibes while sailing wing-on-wing.19:28 The crew also manages provisioning, customs clearance in Road Town, and the complexities of international fishing regulations while offshore of Honduras.5:28 After sailing 1,225 nautical miles, the vessel stops at Isla de Guanaja to rest before completing the final 250-mile leg to Guatemala.43:30 The passage serves as a shakedown for the new boat, testing the crew's ability to manage systems and sail configurations during a multi-day offshore transit.

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