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Ep 53 | From Santa Rosalia to Sweet Pea Cove
30 July 2023 · 13 min · 2K views · Santa Rosalia
What this video covers
Blue Pearl anchored in Santa Rosalia, Mexico, but struggled with poor holding and submerged hazards, including concrete blocks and a sunken vessel near the breakwater.0:26 The crew, Chris and Jessica Hanna, experienced persistent dragging despite deploying 200 feet of chain.3:47 They eventually departed for Sweet Pea Cove, hand-cranking the anchor due to the failed holding.4:39 The transit to Sweet Pea Cove involved light winds of 6 to 11 knots and significant swells, resulting in slow progress under three sails.5:38 Upon arrival, the crew hosted neighbours for a social gathering and engaged in local activities, including snorkelling and spearfishing for clams, scallops, and oysters.7:48 The experience highlighted the difficulty of anchoring in Santa Rosalia and the necessity of early departures to avoid extreme heat and humidity.4:30
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