Sailing SV Delos · video

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The crew of SV Delos performs routine maintenance and explores coastal anchorages while sailing in light winds. After completing repairs on the boat's anchor windlass switch, the crew troubleshoots an electrical fault in the alternator wiring.2:11 They navigate toward Isla Carmen, utilizing an asymmetrical spinnaker in 12-knot winds before switching to the jib to enter the anchorage.11:26 During the passage, the crew tests a forward-looking sonar system to monitor depth in shallow water.13:03 While at anchor, they replace an aging steaming light fixture on the mast with a new unit and install two additional LED floodlights on the spreaders.14:23 The crew also explores local hot springs, which require manual regulation of water temperature using a plug to mix incoming ocean water with the spring source.6:09 The daily routine includes hiking, dinghy excursions, and managing onboard tasks while living off-grid.

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