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[Ep 58] Stingray Sting, Swarmed by Bees, and Fishing Fails | Cruising Bahia de Los Angeles
18 April 2026 · 15 min · 869 views · Bahia de Los Angeles
Sailboat heeling under full sail on Bahia de Los Angeles
What this video covers
Armand and Liya, sailing the 38-ft SV Cosmo, navigate the waters of Bahia de Los Angeles while managing environmental hazards and equipment challenges. During a beach excursion, Liya suffers a stingray injury to her foot, which the crew treats by soaking the wound in hot water to neutralize the venom.▶ 1:35 While attempting to depart the bay, the crew encounters strong currents and headwinds, forcing them to motor through a narrow channel after multiple failed tacks.▶ 4:26 Upon anchoring at a new location, the boat is swarmed by bees, prompting an immediate relocation to Isla La Ventana.▶ 8:18 The crew also attempts to fish, hooking a Dorado that escapes before it can be landed.▶ 12:10 Despite these setbacks, the pair maintains a flexible approach to cruising, prioritizing comfort by relocating when anchorages become rolly or infested with insects.▶ 10:29
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