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Ivo and Dajana completed a three-month, 1,500-nautical-mile transit from the Guatemala border to the Sea of Cortez, arriving in late March.0:31 The passage along the Mexican Pacific coast proved difficult, characterised by persistent headwinds, strong currents, and a lack of protected anchorages, forcing extensive engine use.0:21 Upon reaching the Baja California peninsula, the crew anchored at Ensenada de los Muertos near Isla Jacques Cousteau.3:11 While attempting to sail toward Isla Espiritu Santo, they encountered light winds and were forced to tack, maintaining speeds of only 2 to 3 knots.4:47 After experiencing uncomfortable swell and a wind shift in Bahía de Balandra, they relocated 500 metres to a more sheltered position beneath a cliff to escape the local Coromuel wind.6:02 Despite the challenging transit, the region offers abundant marine life, including dolphins, whales, sea lions, and turtles.1:36 The crew utilises Starlink for connectivity during their stay in the region.2:32

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