Sailing Blue Pearlvideo
Ep 93 | And we're off! | Mainland Mexico to Baja in record time
2 March 2025 · 28 min · 2K views · San Carlos
What this video covers
Blue Pearl, a cruising sailboat, completes a 75-mile crossing from San Carlos, mainland Mexico, to Baja California Sur in 10 hours and 15 minutes.15:43 Before departure, the crew installs a new steering cable and secures loose lines to minimize noise.0:57 During the crossing, the vessel encounters 20- to 25-knot winds and 6- to 8-foot swells, causing the boat to heel between 15 and 25 degrees.14:33 The captain slows the boat by turning into the wind to manage the uncomfortable motion.14:39 Upon arrival in the Mulegé area, the crew experiences a mechanical failure when the transmission control unit loses the ability to shift into reverse.24:12 The owner identifies a broken reverse cable and performs a temporary repair by securing the cable housing to restore shifting functionality until a replacement part can be sourced.24:54
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