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Sailing Away from La Paz | Episode 108

9 June 2021 · 21 min · 29K views · La Paz

What this video covers

The crew and guests spend the day paddleboarding, snorkeling, and spearfishing, successfully landing a large fish for dinner.7:16 The group experiences high winds reaching 49 knots overnight, which forces them to reset their anchor.12:15 Following the calm activities, the crew prepares for a sail in gusty conditions. They decide to double-reef the mainsail to manage the wind.13:52 During the maneuver, the team executes a jibe and works together to manage the lines and sail trim.13:11 The vessel maintains a speed of 8 to 9 knots during the short, challenging passage.10:15 The crew anchors in 100 feet of water to wait out the remaining wind.16:18

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