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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

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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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