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Off-grid sailing around the magical Espiritu Santo Island ⛵ [Part 6]
5 November 2023 · 16 min · 25K views · Caleta Partida, Espiritu Santo Island
What this video covers
Brady and his crew explore the sea caves and marine life around Espiritu Santo and Isla Partida in the Sea of Cortez. The team navigates a narrow cut between the islands by dinghy at high tide to access sea caves characterized by distinct geological layers and conglomerate rock formations.0:20 After exploring the caves, the crew anchors their boat, Lentica, at the northern tip of Isla Partida to snorkel at Los Islotes.6:32 They encounter a large sea lion colony, noting that the animals are accustomed to human interaction and often approach swimmers.7:27 The crew emphasizes safety protocols, including maintaining a 15-foot distance from the rocks and keeping hands tucked to avoid nips.8:38 A swarm of bees and wasps later forces the crew to weigh anchor and relocate from the site.13:15 The trip concludes with social activities aboard Lentica.14:02
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