ISLAND HOPPING San Pedro to Tobacco Caye, BELIZE - Sailing Maverick
30 December 2024 · 25 min · 7K views · Water Caye, Belize
What this video covers
The crew sails from San Pedro on Ambergris Caye to Tobacco Caye, Belize, navigating the shallow, narrow cut at Porto Stuck.5:44 San Pedro offers limited anchoring on a thin layer of sand over limestone, though Ramones provides free dinghy dockage for visitors.1:49 The transit to Water Caye involves a five-hour motor-sail through shallow waters where the crew encounters significant sand fly infestations.8:13 The final leg to Tobacco Caye requires careful navigation near the Belize Barrier Reef, which provides protection from ocean swell.13:09 The crew utilises a GlocalMe GPS tracker for dinghy security and as a global Wi-Fi hotspot to avoid international roaming fees.10:44 After 28 days of coastal travel, the crew arrives in Placencia, Belize, to prepare for their final passage to Guatemala to retrieve their sailboat, Maverick.24:13
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