Sailing Catalpa · video

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Whale sharks frequent Bahía de los Ángeles in the Sea of Cortez during the summer, where they feed on plankton in the bay.2:50 The crew of Catalpa anchored in the bay and swam with multiple whale sharks, noting that the animals often congregate near the surface and can reach lengths exceeding 35 feet.2:57 The following morning, the crew encountered a large pod of dolphins while paddleboarding near the boat.10:25 During this excursion, a pelican approached the paddleboard, bit the foot of a crew member, and attempted to seize a drink container, resulting in the crew member falling into the water.12:30 After departing the bay, the vessel sailed 40 nautical miles toward Refugio Island, a staging point for a planned crossing to Puerto Peñasco.15:16 The crew utilized a GoPro and a SwellPro drone to document the wildlife encounters.5:54

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