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Don’t Go There! Venezuelan Coastguard said...

20 July 2025 · 23 min · 59K views · Los Roques Archipelago

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Huub, sailing a catamaran through the Los Roques archipelago in Venezuela, navigates between islands including Gran Roque, Noronqui, Kraski, and Argestine while preparing for a passage to Bonaire.0:29 Venezuelan authorities restricted access to Noronqui, forcing a change in snorkelling plans.4:44 The region requires significant cash reserves, as credit cards are largely non-functional and entry fees for the national park and port authorities totalled $624 for one week.1:20 Navigation relies on sonar charts rather than standard electronic charts, which the host finds unreliable and inaccurate regarding depth.17:19 When anchoring at Argestine, the host encountered depths of 40 feet where charts indicated 9.8 feet, necessitating multiple attempts to find suitable holding.19:18 The host also inspected the hull and found minimal growth after five months with new antifouling, noting that brushing the hull previously accelerated regrowth.12:27 The passage between islands involves short hops, often downwind, with the host monitoring weather patterns characterised by morning stratus clouds and afternoon clearing.18:09

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