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The Most Crowded Island In The World - Ep. 81 RAN Sailing

29 December 2017 · 19 min · 117K views · Isla Tintipán

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Johan and Malin navigate the Islas del Rosario archipelago off the coast of Colombia, mooring at Isla Grande before transiting 25 to 30 nautical miles to the San Bernardo archipelago.6:44 The crew secures their dinghy against the hull using a three-point line system and fenders to prevent movement in swells.7:25 During a calm-weather passage to the island of Tintipan, the boat motors the 15-mile distance.9:21 Upon arrival, a sudden morning squall brings 35-knot winds and heavy rain, pushing the vessel toward the shore.12:48 Johan increases the anchor scope to 5:1, deploying 50 meters of chain in 10 meters of water on a downward slope to ensure the anchor holds.14:01 The crew explores the nearby artificial island of Santa Cruz del Islote, which houses approximately 600 residents on 10,000 square meters, and navigates the mangrove labyrinth of Tintipan, where depths range from 4 to 6 meters.16:06

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