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BIG TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT & 10+ GADGETS I'M BRINGING
24 November 2024 · 14 min · 1K views
What this video covers
A sailor preparing for a two-week offshore passage from Ensenada, Mexico, to Cabo San Lucas or Puerto Vallarta details the safety and communication gear selected for the trip. Essential equipment includes a Kong tether, a rechargeable Husky headlamp with red-light capability, and a Garmin inReach Mini 2 for satellite messaging and marine weather reports.1:37 The inventory also features an Iridium Go for GRIB file downloads and voice calls, an ACR PLB for emergency signalling, and a high-visibility water dye marker.5:58 The crew emphasises the importance of PFDs equipped with pockets for storing small safety items like a whistle and a strobe light.11:35 Additional gear includes motion sickness patches, Dramamine, locking 25kN carabiners, and Velcro straps for securing equipment in the cockpit.2:10 The passage begins the day after Thanksgiving, departing from Ensenada aboard the vessel Killdragger, with the potential for further travel depending on weather conditions.12:21
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