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Last Stop In The North Sea - Sailing To Bahia Pescador
2 April 2024 · 21 min · 2K views · Bahia Pescador
What this video covers
The crew of the vessel Spy navigates the North Sea of Cortez during winter, managing frequent, heavy northerly winds that dictate travel and anchorage selection.0:09 After provisioning in Bahia de Los Angeles, they transit five miles to Puerto Don Juan, a highly protected hurricane hole, to wait out a multi-day blow.1:43 While anchored, they explore local desert trails and wildlife.5:55 The crew subsequently moves five miles to Bahia Pescador, where they attempt to supplement low food supplies by spearfishing near a reef.8:49 The catch includes a porgy and a mullet, the latter of which proves unpalatable.13:38 The stop also features an exploration of La Unica, an abandoned 1990s-era wilderness retreat consisting of intact structures and murals.15:14 The crew concludes their time in the region by preparing to head south, citing the persistent northerly weather patterns as the primary driver for their departure schedule.20:49
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