S2, Ep19 How the Sea of Cortez Lures Us
20 April 2025 · 18 min · 698 views · Sea of Cortez
What this video covers
Tim and Jess, aboard their 43-foot Irwin, host friends and meet the crew of the 65-foot Irwin, Blue Pearl, while anchored in the Sea of Cortez during the summer.7:21 The group uses a small speedboat, the Island Hopper, to observe whale sharks feeding at the surface near their anchorage.8:05 The crew also troubleshoots a portable washing machine, connecting it to a faucet and managing drainage to handle laundry during the hot summer season.13:10 Later, they host a birthday celebration for a cruiser named Michael, who subsequently takes them for a sail on his boat, Alamar, to discuss the realities of full-time cruising.15:27 The experience of meeting other cruisers and observing local wildlife reinforces the couple's long-term goal of transitioning to full-time sailing upon retirement.12:26
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