A FREE ride through the Panama Canal - Sailing Tarka Ep. 43
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Proceeds from this video will be donated to the Coral Reef Alliance. Donations can also be made directly by visiting their website:
www.coral.org
Tarka is a 1973 Albin Vega 27 (8.2m) that I bought sight-unseen and without sailing experience on the island of St. Martin in April of 2017. I was thrust head-first into ocean sailing as I got Tarka safely south from what would become the most devastating hurricane seasons on record. We are now working our way west towards the Pacific.
Additional support for Tarka’s sail for CORAL (The Coral Reef Alliance) comes from contributions by:
Soylent - Healthy provisioning for the long offshore passages
Sta Lok - Swage-less terminals for portions of Tarka’s rigging, making it an easy DIY job and allowing for easy inspection
Victron Energy - Providing monitoring solutions for Tarka's batteries, to ensure we always have enough juice to do what we need to.
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Music credits:
Dance With Me - Ehrling: / ehrling
A quick, "We're still alive", would be ok every once in a while. You know, to keep us old peeps from worrying. I hope you're both doing well. .
Just discovered this channel, but no more videos after this one and no update on the website?
I know that they sold the boat a while back. I know this because I found the listing. As far as I know they are not sailing at the moment. An update would surely be appreciated.
@@laxmannate07 hello, where did you find the listing ? and how long ago, I think they where planing a circle navigation. What country was the boat sold in ? Thanks
On his linkedin it says he works for spaceX since february.
@@vasjalesjak3846 well that sucks.
Are you guys alright ? It`s been 3 months since this video was posted ! I hope the best for you and hope to see an update soon. I miss your videos ! I hope that all is well and your all safe !
A five minute video just to update us would be much appreciated. Just to stop us from worrying.
Sailing tarka we miss you and we all want to know of you guys are okay? Its along time ago that we heard something from you and you have said that you will post new videos every 2 weeks so we worried about you 2 a sign would be appreciated because we miss you and hope everyone is safe during these times please come backkkkkk loving blessings from Holland Jesus keep you safe...
The more wind blown she is, the prettier Noustha gets.
Thanks for the upload, this is actually part of our plan, any information is appreciated. We find interesting that you can hitch a ride on other boats to give them a hand.
best way to prepare yourself! :) fair winds
There will be more info about all the steps we had to take to transit in one or two upcoming episodes, so stay tuned!
bro you"ve really inspired me to sail i thought you needed a huge boat and a ton of money to do this
Hey thank you. I love how down to earth and real your stuff is. You both seem like lovely people who are enjoying life. All power to ya.
On my bucket list for sure, one day I'll volunteer as a line handler and do it for sure, but not on my own boat, my real bucket list item is rounding Cape Horn, I'm just about to do Cape Point (Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, delayed by a few days due to 4 days of 40 to 60 knot SE winds off cape point), which is one of my other bucket list items, my main one is a no canal solo circumnavigation, with a lot of lower latitude sailing. Finding the right boat within my budget is proving to be a challenge, as you'd expect.
Great experience for sure, as a small yacht, a very stressful and scary two days, lots of big vessels way too close for comfort, I'm sure I'd feel more comfortable in 40 knots off Cape Point or Cape Horn than motoring in amongst all those ships. Have a great transit, and enjoy a once in a lifetime experience, fair winds and safe sailing
That's awesome! I too would love to go around Cape Horn, just maybe in a slightly larger boat :).
It’s been a while since you uploaded a video. I miss them and I hope all is well.
Come back to check for the next ep
Edit:still waiting
He left the adventure life and is now working for Space X as one of their aerodynamic engineers. I guess the lure of a career was more than the lure of the open sea. I wish him the best of luck.
Day sailing from one island to another along a well established cruiser circuit is almost as adventurous as driving camper van on country roads. Anyway it is his career and choices.
Great video with lots of info. Thanks. Could you give some idea of costs when you upload the video of Tarka going through the canal. Good luck.
Definitely! We'll give a detailed overview of everything we had to do as well as how much it all cost in the next episode, or perhaps as a stand-alone "How-to" episode as well.
Thanks so much for sharing. Ive been following since the beginning and enjoyed them all. Sorry life dealt you a blow, but I appreciate that you continue to post your video. Take care.
The internet here in S. Africa is too slow to watch right now but I will watch this video later. Good to see you found some time to put some clips together. Looking forward to more.
Yup the west africa submarine cable system experienced a break today. Hopefully ISPs will start rerouting traffic soon
Good to hear from you too, guys! Definitely would like to follow in your wake someday :).
Maree Pretorius Ah..is that what it was? We never even managed to upload our Friday video until today! We decided to wait until next Friday to release it since I work on it for another 8 hours after we upload it. I almost switched internet providers after this experience...but now I know. -Rebecca
Well at least my beautiful ex home country will keep you entertained and inspired! It’s an awesome place.
Cheers 🍻
@@jimbojims After 8 months, and tons of boat work, Richards Bay has become our home.....but time has come to move on to Cape Town with the next weather window. This part of S. Africa has been a great experience.
Should we send a search party? :-) Hope you all are doing great & having fun!
I'm really behind but sad to hear that you sold Takra, looking forward to hearing the story and hopefully more of your next adventure!
Awesome!!!!!
I really hope you are ok. I miss you. Please answer me or make a video.You have been such an inspiration to me
see im not the only one worrying bout those 3...
Grew up there, in the Panama Canal Zone. Made quite a few transits through there. Won't miss it. Even did a transit in the annual cayuco race we used to do during the Canal Zone days. Took us 3 days to paddle a cayuca(dug out canoe) from the atlantic to the pacific ocean. My dad had quite a few jobs when he worked for the canal zone. A police officer, bording officer, customs agent and finaled out as an admeasurer. Did alot of fishing and spearfishing, there. See the rates have gone way up for the yachties and ya got ta feed them? Wonder when that started. Nice vid. Well done.
So, how are you two doing? We haven't heard from you in...3 months? Hope all is well.
I'm super curious to see how all this turns out.
nice footage - I dont know if we personally will make it through the canal (we may go the other way) but I always love seeing others' experiences. My brother went through the canal with his boat SV Prism a few years back! It was cool to see the process.
"The other way" would be a wild experience! Could be a lot of fun with the right weather ;). We considered sticking Tarka on a trailer and having her driven across the Isthmus as an alternative, but it would have been more expensive, and probably more stressful.
great explanation and good advice! thank you very much! stay safe and hope you guys are OK?
I just binged watched all 42 episodes...any more?
you've had to give up on Tarka, make sure you don't on Noushta. There are lots of Tarkas out there and close to none girls like her. Sharing a boat size of a couch for such a long time is priceless.
Anybody know what happened to these 2?
I do thank you guys for these wonderful adventures y did enjoy all your videos, and was just getting used to watch them in a row. Hope you are doing fine. I am curious what happened with your original plan to sail from Panama to Australia?. Good Luck & hope to heard from your!. Best Regards from Ecuador. PedroF53
Thank you for making the Panama Canal real for us sailors who haven't experienced it.
I just binged watched almost all your videos and even turned my ad-blocker off! I have really enjoyed your adventures, almost like being there with you! An update would be very much appreciated guys ;)
Where you gone?
WHERE ARE YOU? LONG TIME TO THINK THE WORST COULD HAVE HAPPENED.
Awesome! Hope your crossing goes smoothly. Waiting eagerly. Congrats on the journey so far. Get sloth footage we need more sloths. :)
Dumb question.....but how did you get back to Tarka?
They swam
It'll be covered in the next episode, but we took a bus :).
Any chance of catching a westward bound small boat back?
just watched this again... miss you guys thb
edit.... added "again".
I have been there as a tourist. I could have sworn I was told the rail cars are electric and not diesel. BTW, love your videos, been watching from the start.
Very good video. Having transited the canal twice new and old locks, you gave a good explanation has how things operate for those who have never done this. And you are absolutely right about the Pacific sunset. Amazingly beautiful.
I know these are filmed, like, really long time ago... But I really want to know, where are you guys now? My curiosity is killing me. Love your videos, keep up.
He's in Oregon.
And where is she ?
Tarka was sold
Criam why? How did that come to be?
I think mainly because his dad's health. But you'd think he'd atleast let his RUclips viewers know
I think that somebody broke his heart
I just wanted to say thank you for the very informative video on passing through the Panama canal. This was very helpful. Thank you.
So, the sailing is over!
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Great episode, great Work. We really enjoy following your journey. Thanks for sharing it. Best regards Michael from Denmark
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Silly how you have to provide food. Haven't they heard of packing a lunch.
How about be a good host?
If the host is willing and has the food on board sure. But for the cost of going through the canal it shouldn't be expected. Especially if you plan for one and two show up.
What other options are realy there? Rounding the Cap costs as much in fuel, marinas, broken part and never knowing, where to put your anchor down, due to wind, currenrs and bad weather. You could go up to Canada, sail into the St. Lawrence Stream as far into Canada as possible. I got a Quote last year to transport my 35ft Sailboat over the Rockies to Vancouver, it was 18.000 Canadian Dollars. Astronomically high. That really leaves the panama canal, even do I dont like it at all. Rover
4 line handlers per boat plus captain - I assume that the boat hosts the extra line handlers on board - how did you manage to accommodate so many on board Tarka during your transit?? Can't wait to see!
Glad you all are safe , and smooth sailing
Stationed there at Ft. Kobbe 86-88 and back there for Operation Just Cause with 1/504 PIR, 82nd Airborne. Spent many days in the jungle. Seems like yesterday.
Bet it was hot and stick a whole lot!
Awesome passage of the Panama canal..thanks I enjoyed it immensely....
Just one hour before you finished uploading I searched to see if you had anything new. Hope all is going well and waiting to see.
Awesome video! Hoping to see much more from you both in the future
Just fyi for those looking for the story continuing. (from Facebook facebook.com/pg/tarkaadventures/posts/ in the comments somewhere that facebook makes it impossible to link directly too.)
Noustha is back in the Netherlands doing photography
facebook.com/noustha/
instagram.com/noustha.photography/?hl=en
Bryan is working for Spacex doing aerodynamic modelling or similar.
Tarka is through the canal, and sailing under new ownership.
Well done you guys. Great vid, enjoyed every minute. 👍
The best vídeo in the canal
Just finished watching your channel over the course of a couple days, I've reached the end and am sad to see there's no more new episodes up coming. I hope life is well and you find your love for the sea once again cheers brother.
What is the engine make and horsepower on your dinghy? Nothing visible I've seen in all your video episodes.
Guys, you look tremendously happy. Aint it the thing that really makes you follow a youtuber?) Poor panama people, all the 'industry' is up there, yet i believe it is really nice of you as captain, sir, to be so allowing... prolly a love of sort drives you?)
...yer killing me here... have binged the series in the last week, and then noted the huge gap, and now you're back.... sort of... I hope all is well.... but it is worrying to know Tarka has been sold, and we are left hanging... be well.
You guy's have done a good job Thanx for your time and very informative show..enjoyed coming along
I have a kindle too. What type of books does she like to read.
Very nicely done. Man, wouldn’t you just love to have that Swan to continue your journey. Serious envy here. Gorgeous.
Haha in a different life with a different budget, for sure! Both boats we were rafted up to were very nice.
I was thinking the same thing. That Swan was beautiful.
Are they starting a little family? We had a baby girl in Australia during our circumnavigation then a little boy on arrival back in the UK
I hope you are ok
Very good and very interesting. Well done.
Come on what's the hold-up. ? Sorry just got excited.
Ill be going though the canal on Friday as a line handler, thanks Brian for this brilliant and timely training video. We all feel better prepared for watching it a few times.
Where was this bulletin board at ? I've been to Panama before and wanted to volunteer to be a line handler but had no idea where to go to start the process....
That one is at Shelter Bay Marina. Another good place to post that you want to volunteer is on the Panama Cruisers facebook page.
Hope you are OK and staying safe. Haven't heard from you in a long time.
Please tell us that Noustha is still with you. You were a great couple and her smile was contagious.
Has any one heard from these 2 ? Been 3 months now. Kinda worried......
Thank you for helping to make my dreams more realistic. I just bought an older Vega and am looking forward to getting salt water in my hair. What kind of wind wane do you have on Tarka?
Good wind still.
Hoi hoi
Where are you guys?
We wachten voor meer reisverhalen.
Very nice blog en lang leven Alvin Vega.
Hey brotha! I miss your videos. I hope the two of you are doing great.
Great video, missed you guys.
Need a Tarka update. Love that little boat and your adventures.
three months since your last video, you guys OK?
Can someone please advise me @t looking to maybe buy this would this be ok for the ocean??? cant seem to fund much research
Can someone please advise me @t looking to maybe buy this would this be ok for the ocean??? cant seem to fund much research
Can someone please advise me @t looking to maybe buy this would this be ok for the ocean??? cant seem to fund much research
Can someone please advise me @t looking to maybe buy this would this be ok for the ocean??? cant seem to fund much research
Tarka is back! 🤙💙💚😎✅
I’ve never seen a small sailboat with 2 companion ways down. How did you find that?
HI. Tarka is not a big boat. I just wondered, how tall are you, and how do you manage in such a confined space. (I'm 6'4")
I'm 6'0", and the headroom in Tarka is only 5'10", so I can never stand up straight.
Hello where are you guy's, is everything ok?
So curious to see how you handled so many bodies on Tarka re: beds and poop storage. Did you look into trailering instead? I have no idea if that's an option but seems more appealing than dealing with 5 overnighters and potentially 7 during the day on small boats like ours.
Haha um. Well, the toilet situation was handled delicately -- it wasn't an issue though. We did spend a lot of time researching trailering, but it's not a common thing that's done, and would definitely cost more and likely be more stressful than a transit would be. I read an article about a couple that had their boat trailered across Guatemala instead of doing the canal. It sounded like a multi-day nightmare, and was quite expensive.
We miss you Bryan. Hope all is well with you!
I miss you guys!! ...feels good to see sailing...
Its been 4 months ??? Is anyone else worried ??
guessing they bailed due to the pandemic
Good vid ya'll.
Good job, how did you get back to Tarka?
How much did it cost to cross the Channel
Another great episode, keep going guys!!!!
I think you should let the young lady do the commentaries once in a while. 👍🙂 I’ll turn on the close caption if she wants to do it in German 👍🙂 just for the fun of it. I’m not saying you are bad at it or anything I think you are pretty good..
Bayani Custodio , she long gone man. A year ago.
@@kokaoner I wonder if she stuck it out with him in Oregon or if she went on her way.
whats going on are you still active
Good job! How are you going to have 6 people stay overnight and feed them hot meals on Tarka? I ask just because its on bucket list with a small boat. Its looking like going the long way could be interesting all you have to do is have your will made out.
It ended up being 5 people spending the night, and 2 advisors during the day. For sleeping the 5, it wasn't too bad. We slept in the v-berth, and our 3 line handlers slept on our two saloon bunks, and then whoever drew the short straw slept on the floor. We did have a hammock outside as well, but it was raining sporadically during the night.
@@TheAdventuresofTarka Hopefully Nousa went back with you to Oregon. There is a lot for her to explore in the Northwest also on land.
What happened after Tarka ep 44
Very good video, thank you, Richard
It looks like that he has lost all his ambition. There are in the last 8 Month not many Videos made.Before almost every week. It would be nice as to know why? Got enough Money together to not respond no more, or not enough? Did you get bored, went home, or simply became the pressure too much? Would be nice to know, as I said.
ROVER his dad died, he finished his trip like a year ago
@@WabeTM Hi Sebastian. No, that has happended 1 year or so earlier. He went back, his Girlfriend was in the meantime on the Boat. After that they sailed to Panama and did the Channel-crossing into the Pazific. All that was LATER. Still, it is cheap to suddenly stop WITHOUT any explanation, no matter what the reason! He was building a realtionship with his Followers and that comes with kind of a Responsibility. Especially if some of us are Blue Water Sailors as well. For me, not hearing anything from him could mean, that he may be in severe personal or finacial or other Trouble. Does he needs help? Can something be arranged for the both of them? Whas there an emergency, are THEY STILL ALIVE AND WELL!!! All News as to what happened, are better then not a sound, no information at all! I personally find such a behavior NOT ok, as I said, at least inform the People that you STOP sharing your live, or I have enough, or I don't like it no more, or even Fuck Off. All is better, then Nothing!
Nope, won't be doing that...