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Always Hungry - Sailing The Southern Sea of Cortez
30 April 2024 · 21 min · 3K views · Isla Coronados
What this video covers
The crew of the 38-ft sailboat Spy navigates the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, while managing food supplies and challenging sea states. During a passage from San Juanico toward Isla Carmen, the crew encounters choppy, steep waves typical of the region and diverts to the more protected Isla Coronados.2:19 The vessel later transits to Punta San Marcial, where the crew anchors in 10 feet of water to avoid northerly winds and swell.8:23 After reaching the port of La Paz to restock provisions, the crew continues south to celebrate Christmas in a secluded cove.12:22 Throughout the journey, the crew relies on a Monitor windvane for steering during downwind runs.1:29 A technical failure occurs when a Sony camera malfunctions during a hike, resulting in the loss of two months of recorded footage.18:39 The crew relies on secondary cameras to document the remainder of their transit through the islands.19:34
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