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Ep 83 | Crossing the Sea of Cortez | One adventure after another!
22 September 2024 · 18 min · 2K views · Loreto
What this video covers
Blue Pearl departs for a passage across the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, aiming for Los Reyes with four people on board.1:54 The crew experiences light winds, relying on motoring for much of the transit. During a stay at Valandra, the crew reports 30-foot visibility while snorkelling and notes the abundance of marine life.10:42 While hosting family, the crew loses the only dinghy key, preventing shore access by motor.13:43 They rely on paddleboards and eventually signal a passing boat, Apanga, to transport them to the marina.14:09 After dropping off guests in Loreto, Mexico, the crew locates a local mechanic named David who provides a temporary key.16:06 David’s son, Chavo, repairs the ignition wiring damaged during a failed hot-wiring attempt, restoring dinghy functionality.16:35 The crew emphasises the assistance provided by local residents in Loreto for both transportation and mechanical repairs.17:06
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