Ravenswing · video

What this video covers

A 35-foot trimaran, *Ravenswing*, completes a 350-mile cruise from Guaymas to Puerto Escondido, Mexico, through the Sea of Cortez. The crew performs routine maintenance on primary winches using mineral spirits and winch grease while at anchor in San Juanico.5:22 During the passage, the boat maintains speeds of 10 knots under a reefed main and reacher in 15-knot winds.11:57 The vessel encounters a close-quarters situation with a blue whale near Isla Danzante and experiences a dragging incident in Puerto Escondido when surprise winds force the boat toward rocks, requiring the crew to cast off the anchor and retrieve it later.22:38 The trip includes stops at Isla Coronados, where the crew hikes the volcano trail, and Puerto Belandro for a beach potluck with other cruisers.15:58 The captain concludes the journey by mooring the boat in Puerto Escondido before traveling to Puerto Vallarta for the Mexorc regatta.24:07 Proper sail trim, including adjustments to the barber hauler and outhaul, significantly improves boat speed in light-to-moderate conditions.1:57

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