Panama Canal: Little Tarka gets measured! - Sailing Tarka Ep. 44
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- (the content here was filmed pre COVID-19)
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
Made my day seeing the notification for this vid... You've been missed. I hope you are well dude...!!
same!
100%
Same
What they said :-)
I really miss you. You left a big space in our lives because we were there along with you. Thank you. I’m sorry that you had such a devastating and life changing experience. I hope that one day you can continue your journey on Tarka II. We’re ready! Be well and stay positive. Even the coral is starting to look good with the lack of tourists! 😎⛵️
When I saw your latest installment come up in my feed I actually jumped my 53 year old body with sheer joy and excitement at the prospect of another 15 minutes or so with you guys. Really so very sorry to read that there will only be a couple more, and fervently hope that a Tarka II will soon be in the offing. You sir, Noustha and lovely intrepid Tarka really have lightened my days. Hoping that this message finds you all well and hale and that life is shining kindnesses upon you after your loss. Be safe, be blessed, all of you and yours.
Missed you for a long time, hopefully u are all well!
It's unthinkable what has happened across the world between this episode, and the last episode. I thought the silver lining here would be a lot of time to edit video, but it has frankly been mentally straining in a lot of different ways, and, as is clear by the huge gap in uploads, the editing process has been very slow.
For those out-of-the-loop: Tarka's adventure is coming to an end, and there will be 2-3 final episodes. I will do my best with these is to have them edited and uploaded on a normal cadence (every 2 weeks), but please be patient if I'm a little behind!
I'm excited to finish telling our story, and Tarka's story, and I hope these episodes can shine a little light into your lives during these difficult times.
Your channel has become one of my favorites. I wish you the best!
Wonderful to hear from you!
I was just rewatching some of your 1st videos to get a look at how a stout 27ft tries to be a liveaboard. What a surprise to see a new upload. You are 1 of only 3 sailing channels I watch. Best of luck to you.
So glad to see this! Was worried you'd given up on finishing the story! Take your time!
So great to hear from you, stay safe!
there is a big hole in my you tube schedule since you left but this will help. I haven't found another to compare so will treasure this episode. Stay safe and happy
Charles Hewitt try “See the little things” Dutch girl and German guy.
"Free Range Sailing" is more aligned with the spirit of Tarka...
I have enjoyed sailing wind hippy. A girl by herself on a small boat like tarka. No frills, she just did a Panama passage herself.
I have been following you all the way through and enjoyed every minute of Tarka's adventure. Sorry to hear that Tarka is being sold and not going on to the Pacific. Sorry to hear about your loss. My Dad has passed away as well. I inherited his Vega called "Locheil Lady" and I now sail her in and around the Firth of the Clyde and the Sea Lochs here in Scotland. I wish you fair winds and following seas.
Me and my boys always watch Tarka together. We love your filming. Great to see a new episode. We hope your all well and happy.
We missed you.
Glad that you're back, even if its for a little while. I'm exited for the rest of your journey.
A nice surprise seeing this new video. I hate to see this story coming to an end but I look forward to a new story with you, Noustha andTarka ll going forward hopefully someday.
So happy you are back, I discovered your vlog during the COVID lockdown and I allowed myself do look at one episode per day and get a good smile on my face
Miss seeing your uploads...and her smiling face.
Your channel is what is driving me to go smaller, I was looking for 33-35 foot sailboat but now i will look for something much smaller and lower cost, maintenance cost also. So its now 29-31 foot range. I really wanted you to complete your sailing journey but sometimes the journey takes another path. Thank you for sharing for all these years with us all on the interntz.
Things definitely simplify the smaller you go, with the trade off being that other things become more difficult/less comfortable. I think 31 is the perfect size. Tarka II will probably be in the 31-32ft range :)
@@TheAdventuresofTarka looking forward to the adventures of Tarka II
@@TheAdventuresofTarka Oh Yes, Tarka II !! That's what I wanted to hear :-)
It's not just the boat. Think of it as a platform on which to support your life (how many people?) Will there be a water maker to save tankage? What about batteries, equipment, spare parts, solar to power it? Measure behind the boom for enough arch space. Water collection. Dinghy stowage, don't plan to tow it. Vberths are charming, aft berths are practical. Boat speed isn't just for racing, it's gets you places faster safer and maybe dryer. But good to keep sails, anchors and such down to a size that crew can confidently manage. A lot of 30ft architecture is not meant to be Bluewater. I would say 34-39' for 1-2 people is a good range.
@@artsmith103 Go small go now!! Yes, the bigger the boat the more luxury items you can have onboard. Each to his own. Having owned boats from a Cole 19, Top Hat 25, Van De Stadt 30ft and now a compass 33 innovator. You can pretty much live off the grid now days on any size boat. I think 30 ft is a great size. So many tough blue water capable boats that can do it. Read Shrimpy by Shane Acton, he did it an an 18ft bilge keel. Absolutely crazy but that what's sets us apart, he had a dream and went for it. What ever size and budget who cares live the moment and just enjoy the ride. Fair winds and following seas guys.
Hope all is going good for you guys, please update us on how things are going. Your music at the end of your videos is my ring tone now.
Nice to see you back. Sad to hear your story is coming to an end but all good tales do. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.
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I miss Noustha !!! I hope you're keeping in touch with her some how.
Long time, no sea... Glad to see you back. Looking forward to seeing the upcoming adventures.
Now that was a nice treat finding a new episode of The Adventures of Tarka in my subscription feed ! Hope to see the rest of the adventures of Tarka too.
Thank you for adding to your story. It’s lovely to be reminded of the many reasons why your channel had such resonance. Go well ....
Thanks for the update and latest video. I have enjoyed watching your adventures and will be very sad when it ends. I hope you two have a great life together.
Glad to see you back, sad to see you leaving this adventure. Cheers, Richard
Hi Bryan! It's great to see another episode of Tarka and yes, it's a different world. I will be splashing La Isla in a couple of months but with borders still closed, it doesn't seem likely I will be taking any long trips soon. Best of luck to you and Noustha. I look forward to the remaining "Adventures". Best of luck ...
Charles, if you had a vlog documenting your build of La Isla, I would never ever be able to get anything done again, because I'd be hooked. You've done such an amazing job with that boat.
@@TheAdventuresofTarka Thanks Bryan! I have about 3 terabytes of video waiting to be edited...just no time as I have to be out of my building space by September 1 and I need probably twice that long to finish.
What a great chapter this has been. Who would have guessed during the first few delos episodes when you were dreaming, you'd be doing the Panama Canal with great people in tow... Don't you just love adventure.
Tarka and Otter's adventures will be sorely missed. but onward and upward to greater adventures. I'm bittersweetly looking forward to the finals few episodes.
how good that you are back! do not disappear for a long time!
We just bought a Vagabond 31 (also a Swedish boat). Your channel has inspired me to get going. I hope that your adventure continues in other ways. Looking forward to the last episodes. Keep well.
These are my favorite stories. I got pushed out the door after finding other sailing vlogs, and it makes me, so, so proud to be able to pay it forward, and know that I too have inspired other people to follow their dreams.
I was thrilled to see a new episode but saddened to read we can only expect 2-3 more. I discovered your channel early on in your adventure and have thoroughly enjoyed each episode thanks to your fine editing, production and story telling skills. I have hull 993 and you've been a big inspiration to me. Thank you and I will look forward to The Adventures of Tarka II. Cheers... Michael
Good to see you both again, hope you are both keeping safe and well x
Just love your simple, understated videos. Really missed your work.
Thanks for sharing our adventures.
Glad to see your new video. Hope you are well. Whatever your future holds,wishing you fair winds and following seas.
Another wonderful episode. Good to see you again. Hoping you are all safe and well. Wishing you all the best.
I’m so happy to get an update on you, the must be hard to make and watch and we appreciate that so much thank you for everything
So glad to see your new video. Looking forward to more and to learning about your new horizons.
Tarka's back 🙏😃
All the best to the two of you. What a great story.
Thanks for the latest instalment, and I like many here are looking forward to the next one, the bigger gaps might be a good thing knowing that they are coming to an end 😟but hopefully the future hold a new boat for you and more adventures 🤞🏻
I really will try to double-down on this and get them out soon! Not going to be months, I promise you that.
@@TheAdventuresofTarka Take your time, i'm not complaining, I would like to request that you tell us what you are willing to about your future plans in the last episode, and thanks you for all you have given us.
Dave Amies Hear hear !!! An absolute joy it has been watching the quietly understated and reassuring voice of this young man. Noustha has also completed the picture quite wonderfully.
Good to see you post again bro
Glad to see you two again. For a while, could be, that the Litzenburgers got your “Tarka” but their cockpit and cabin seem bigger. Anyway, yes, glad to know you two are surviving this pandemic.
Haha, no. I won't name who, but there was another sailing vlog that almost bought Tarka... but in the end it went to someone else.
Great video, I hope you are well. Thank you for posting a great video
oh yes your back .... Much hugs safe sail .... more please ....
So happy to hear from you guys!!!! Lekker bezig
Longtime no see their Tarka!
Welcome back yee matee.✌
This video made my day. I'm happy to know that you are doing well, safe, and powering through as intended.
Great to have you back!!
Happy Sailing!!
Very well done. You kicked ass, be proud. :)
Albin Vega 27 . I just bought one to . 2 weeks ago 😊. Den Helder. Nederland. Getting ready and 2 years transat , You see what you do to pepol ,hahaha . I always dreamed about this .. . Got a Hard time to go back off . Or backwards . Don't stop the good work sailor. Mario
That's awesome!! I hear there are many, many Albin Vegas over in the Netherlands/Sweden/Europe in general.
YES exactly. You will see one Albin Vega on every marina..well almost haha. My is number 2905
Volvo panta md 6 b . Hope to met one day, grating from nord Holland
Glad you are posting the end of the series. We have enjoyed all the episodes! We hope good fortune comes your way in the future.
Glad to see you again , love from India ♥️
I always had dream 🤘
brightened up my day to see this vid
It was great to see another upload. I've enjoyed following Tarka and your videos are amazing. I look forward to the last few episodes. You and Tarka will be missed I wish you all the best and God's blessings in the next chapter of your life.
IT LIVES!!!!
Great to see a new posting.
Welcome back guys ! Missed your adventures!
Glad to see you're well (as well as we all can feel at this time anyway). Thanks so much for the work you put into sharing your adventure with us. Hopefully you'll be able to resume the journey in the future. Either way, fair winds and a following sea!
Great to see you back! Sorry that you adventure has come to an end, but looking forward to the final episodes as I have been living vicariously through your videos from the beginning.
Great video, hope you are doing well and staying safe out there, friends!
Good to see you back and still doing what you love
Fantastic! Great to see you back.
It's not over bro! Life is long, you'll get back out there someday!
For sure!
Good to see you back.
I enjoyed your channel. Good luck on your next adventure.
A month has passed! This adventure is so melancholic. I like it though, like lost in translation. On one hand I want the next episode, on the other I don't because there are only two left.
So pleased you’ve found time to get us another episode, even more pleased to hear that Tarka II will happen. Will stay subbed. Look forward to more from you as you have a very good talent for these videos. Thanks.
Glad to hear all is well. I hope you give us an update on how you and Noustha are doing? Thanks
Would also really love to hear how things are with you guys...
Oh my gosh! Welcome back! We hope you have fared well with the pandemic.
Amazing video, can't wait for the next one.
Great to see you guys again! Watch what you say about her being "an old boat" I was born in 73 also. ;)
We've been around a while but still have plenty of adventures to take. HaHa!
Glad that you're back! No other sailing vlogs compares to yours, and i'm looking forward to see the rest of your journey, even though it's coming to an end...
Good luck guys! Keep living my dream!
finally back
Good to see you guys again.
Welcome back my friend and congrats on the successful space launch and landing.
You are an inspiration... thanks for closing the loop!
Glad to see you guys again.
Thanks for sharing your journey. Congrats, best of luck on the next chapter of your adventure 😃
Missed y’all.
Missed your videos! Glad your back!
I hope things go well with your sale, try to remember the good times you’ve had. I owned vega 1723 for a few years, such a good sailing boat, beautifully balanced. Never managed to steer it in reverse though. Good luck.
Martin
Glad your all safe ! I was very worried about you. Good to see the video, I like your channel the best of the sailing channels.
Nice video beautifully narrated. Thanks for sharing
Omg you ar still alive. Internet start to worry. :)
Is this real? THANK YOU! I'm sorry for your plight. It must be tough. You (and Tarka) will be missed.
Well, finally, the resulting video can be released more often because I do not have the strength to wait!
WELCOME BACK!. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Made my day!
Glad to see a new video and that you are ok - I was worried about you. So what happened to the boat?
Hope all is well
VERY HAPPY TO GET AN UPDATE.... The world is changing for everybody. I Just bought my boat and was planning to set off before the world shut down.....Goood to hear that you could make it through. Im out of the loop, what happened??
Long time no see. Hope things are going well.
the only reason that outro song is good is because it reminds me of The adventures of Taka!
It's funny how that works, isn't it? When ever I hear the Delos song, it takes me right back to the days of day dreaming and planning for my own sailing adventure. :)
@@TheAdventuresofTarka yea mate. I along with everyone else that got the notification that you had uploaded again am happy to watch this film and sad to see you mentioned that you will be closing this chapter. It's been a loverly and honest ride with you and having watched and enjoyed all of your films I'm going to miss the adventure with you. I wish you all the best in your next endeavour bro.
:)
Hey guys, where have you been, we miss your videos. Roger. Brazil
Damn Panama robs yacht sailors on Canal crossing. Heck, I'd haul my boat from East Coast to West Coast and would have paid American trucking to do it rather give $$$ to Panama. This is beyond aggravating. Small guys do get shafted. Great videos and great couple - thanks for that!
Yeah and thanks
Was wondering where you were and what happened to you. Please update. Situation ; stressful but holding stready in New York. I know you are both dealing with a lot and very talented and resourceful.
Holy sh*t
In comments on last video so long ago we were told you sold the boat and took a desk job. I hope there will be another video soon.
Nice video! Welcome back!! There were stories on the net you had sold your boat?
was wondering when we would see you again.
Great thanks we got rear ended in our rental car in colon😳
"Rear ended" and "colon" are dangerous words together in a sentence!
The Adventures of Tarka yes my wife and i hit by a drunk, police showed up and i flash my pass port the police were great😄 drunk mouthed off to female traffic cop and she smacked him! we were great from then on🤣 happy american is good for tourist community i found out
Hope everything is ok