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Hike on Isla San Francisco and Sail to San Evaristo
10 November 2023 · 17 min · 577 views · San Evaristo
What this video covers
Aaron and Allie, sailing the 38-ft vessel Spy, depart Isla San Francisco in the Sea of Cortez for a 9-mile passage to San Evaristo.5:03 They hike to the peak of Isla San Francisco to visit a shrine containing traveler notebooks before departing in a southerly breeze.3:52 During the transit, Spy takes a northern route around a small island to navigate past reefs, while their companion boat, Red Aviva, chooses a southern path.6:11 The crew catches a Sierra fish while underway, which they later prepare and share with the crew of Red Aviva.7:23 Upon arrival in San Evaristo, a remote fishing village, the crew searches for provisions.11:59 They locate two small tiendas, finding limited supplies including warm beer and local snacks, though a local restaurant is closed.13:28 The stop highlights the challenges of restocking in remote Baja locations, where cruisers rely on small, informal shops for basic goods.
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