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We Sailed 2,800 Miles Down Mexico… where we end up stuck - Lapaz to Chiapas- Sailing 15
12 Απριλίου 2026 · 38 λεπτά · 2K προβολές · Barra de Navidad
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A cruising couple sailing a 2,800-mile route from Banderas Bay to Chiapas, Mexico, navigates the Pacific coast while managing weather windows and technical equipment failures. The transit includes stops at Barra de Navidad, Manzanillo, and Zihuatanejo, with the crew utilizing a new PC and charts for route planning.0:25 During the passage, the crew encounters 30-knot winds and 10-foot, 7-second swells near the Gulf of Tehuantepec, a region known for dangerous wind funnels.14:50 Technical issues include a malfunctioning depth sounder, which forces the crew to manually verify anchor depth by swimming, and the loss of Starlink connectivity during offshore legs.30:20 The crew employs motor-sailing techniques to maintain progress through light winds and uses a skirted lure to catch yellowfin tuna and sailfish while underway.23:35 The journey involves staging at various anchorages to wait for favorable weather windows before attempting the 260-mile crossing of the Tehuantepec expanse.14:59 Proper route planning and waiting for stable weather windows are essential for navigating the high-wind conditions of the Gulf of Tehuantepec.
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