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Cruising Our 30 Ft Boat Down The Sea Of Cortez
16 April 2024 · 20 min · 4K views · Pulpito
What this video covers
The crew of the 30-foot sailboat Spy cruises south along the Sea of Cortez, navigating from Bahia El Pescador to Santa Rosalia and Punta Pulpito.Watch During the 115-nautical-mile passage to Santa Rosalia, the crew manages light winds and tidal currents using a gennaker, eventually anchoring in the harbor despite reports of debris on the seafloor.0:26 After re-provisioning in Santa Rosalia, they sail 40 miles to Punta Pulpito, a volcanic anchorage offering protection from northerly winds.8:22 While anchored, the crew troubleshoots a faulty Victron charge controller that shows voltage but fails to deliver current to the batteries, forcing them to switch to a smaller backup unit.10:30 The crew supplements their stores by spearfishing for crevalle jack, gray bar grunt, and stone triggerfish near the volcanic dome.11:32 They conclude the trip by anchoring in a small cove near Juanico to wait out southerly winds before continuing their southward journey.15:08
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