Sailing Catalpa · video

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The crew of Catalpa executes a rapid provisioning stop in Loreto to restock fresh food before departing for Coronado Island.5:03 After anchoring, the crew uses a dinghy to reach the town jetty, noting that local supermarkets require footwear for entry.8:33 The shopping list includes eggs, fruit, coconut milk, cheese, salad, vegetables, panko crumbs, and beer.10:58 To manage the volume of supplies, the crew splits the shopping into two runs and hires a taxi to transport goods back to the dinghy.12:23 Following the stop, the vessel sails from the anchorage in 20-knot winds, utilizing only the headsail and mizzen to maintain speeds of approximately 7.5 knots.15:48 The crew notes that sailing with the mizzen instead of the mainsail simplifies handling in these conditions.16:41

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