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Ep 94 | The amazing Sea of Cortez
16 March 2025 · 23 min · 2K views · El Burro, Bahía Concepción
What this video covers
Blue Pearl spends two weeks anchored in Bahía de Concepción, Mexico, before departing for a southward passage toward Loreto.13:21 The crew motors the entire distance due to a lack of wind, stopping for one night at an exposed, swell-prone anchorage before continuing to Isla Coronados.16:15 While underway, the crew hooks and fights a large yellowtail, which escapes after being netted when it suddenly revives.20:31 Upon arrival at Isla Coronados, the boat anchors in 7 to 8 feet of water at low tide.21:33 The crew plans to remain in the area to meet family arriving in Loreto, which is approximately one hour away.21:47 The transit involves navigating coastal waters with heavy panga traffic and managing limited protection in overnight anchorages.
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