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No More Crew - Back to Basics Sailing Belize

24 September 2023 · 13 min · 191K views · Placencia

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A charter catamaran crew departs Placencia, Belize, for a 16-mile transit to North Saddle Cay.7:23 The crew navigates the passage under power due to light headwinds, requiring approximately three hours to reach the destination.7:38 Upon arrival at North Saddle Cay, the crew docks the catamaran at a private resort under development, Paraíba Cove, using differential engine power to maneuver the vessel.9:15 The resort features a service dock and villas capable of accommodating 24 guests.11:22 During the stay, the crew explores the island and notes that the approach channel lacks navigational markers, necessitating visual navigation.8:30 The crew previously spent time at the Placencia Yacht Club, where they encountered significant rainfall that flooded their dinghy and required overnight line adjustments.4:20 The trip concludes with a planned stay at the North Saddle Cay resort.

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