Sailing SV Delos · video

What this video covers

The crew of SV Delos navigates a series of short coastal hops along the Mexican coast to evade incoming tropical storms, utilising brief weather windows between hurricane threats.Watch After departing a marina, the crew anchors in the Bay of Tenekitita and explores the surrounding mangroves and desert terrain by dinghy.5:22 They identify a potential anchorage at Calita Paraiso, noting the area’s rugged landscape, clear water, and unchartered sea caves.8:20 The crew prepares for a 100-mile, 20-hour transit to Puerto Vallarta to seek shelter from an approaching tropical depression packing 45-knot winds.15:15 During the passage, they discuss the hazards of rounding Cabo Corrientes, where opposing currents and wind frequently generate short, steep seas.16:43 Upon arrival in Puerto Vallarta, the crew reflects on a 2,092-mile journey from Panama, noting that the majority of the transit required motoring due to light winds.19:25

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