Ravenswing · video

What this video covers

The crew of the Farrier 39 trimaran Ravenswing explores the northwest side of Isla San Marcos in the Sea of Cortez, snorkeling along rock features and reefs that extend for approximately one mile.3:38 The excursion includes a swim through a 20-to-30-foot submerged sea cave.10:57 After departing the island, the crew stops in Santa Rosalía to resupply at the local Pemex station and visit the town’s French bakery.11:36 Facing temperatures in the 90s with high humidity, the crew initiates a night passage from Santa Rosalía to Bahia de Los Angeles to escape the heat.12:51 During the transit, the boat motors at 4,000 RPM, achieving 8.1 knots by utilizing a northbound current.12:35 The crew maintains the mainsail during the motor-sailing passage to balance the trimaran in the absence of wind.12:59 The trip concludes with a calm, dark, moonless night run toward the next destination of Isla Ángel de la Guarda.13:36

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