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Perfect conditions for downwind sailing
17 December 2022 · 12 min · 181K views · Gulf of California
What this video covers
The crew sails a charter boat downwind in the Sea of Cortez, traveling from Puerto Los Gatos toward the fishing village of San Evaristo.Watch With 15 knots of wind from the south, the vessel maintains speeds of 7 to 8 knots.7:24 Bobby instructs crew members on executing a jibe, including timing the main sheet and jib sheet adjustments.5:37 The crew raises the mainsail at anchor before departure to simplify the process.3:38 Challenges include towing a noisy dinghy due to the lack of davits and managing weak house batteries that require frequent generator use.8:05 Upon arrival at San Evaristo, the crew demonstrates windlass operation for anchoring.8:52 The remote anchorage lacks cellular service, though multiple nearby vessels utilize Starlink for internet connectivity.10:30
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