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Sailing in Belize and tsunami alert S2/EP10
16 March 2025 · 13 min · 2K views · Belize
What this video covers
A cruising couple sails the coast of Belize, navigating from Punta Gorda to the barrier reef islands while managing frequent upwind conditions and squalls. The crew aboard the sailboat Namaste frequently relies on the engine due to a small propeller and persistent headwinds, often requiring them to tack through coral-strewn waters.1:21 They visit anchorages including Placencia, where they restock supplies, and the mangrove-lined Sapodilla Lagoon.3:43 During their transit, they receive a notification of a 7.0 magnitude earthquake near Honduras, triggering a regional tsunami alert.10:19 The crew immediately retreats to the protected Sapodilla anchorage and moves ashore as a precaution, though the alert is lifted shortly after.10:26 They eventually position the boat at Robinson Key to stage for an offshore departure through the barrier reef channel.11:40 Throughout the passage, the crew coordinates weather windows with other sailors and monitors local conditions to plan their transit toward Roatán, Honduras.9:49
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