WE SURVIVED 1300 miles & 4 countries on a TINY CATAMARAN
January 22, 2025 · 18 min · 3K views · Hunting Caye
What this video covers
Amy and her crew complete a 1,300-nautical-mile transit from New Orleans to Guatemala aboard a friend's catamaran.14:14 The 30-day journey includes a stop in Placencia, Belize, where the crew navigates the cut between the Placencia Peninsula and Placencia Key to reach an anchorage protected from prevailing northeasterly winds.1:36 After clearing Customs and Immigration via the Hokey Pokey water taxi, the crew departs for Guatemala with an additional passenger, Jeff Smith, who joins them for the final leg.5:57 They anchor at Hunting Caye before completing the transit to Livingston, Guatemala.7:07 Upon arrival, the crew coordinates with an agent named Raul to finalize immigration paperwork before proceeding up the Rio Dulce to Captain John's Marina.10:32 The crew reunites with their own sailboat, Maverick, which has been stored at the marina.11:57
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