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E1: Turtle Bay - Surviving the Stairs of Death, Laundry Overload and Does Steve Get Crapped On?
16 December 2025 · 12 min · 486 views · Municipio de Mulegé, Mexico
Crew in patterned suit steers dinghy toward Turtle Bay shore
What this video covers
Steve Dunlap and Meghan Fabulous, sailing a Lagoon 450, anchor in Bahia Tortuga, Mexico, for their first shore excursion in a remote cruising destination.0:12 The crew attempts to drop off four bags of laundry and dispose of trash without prior internet access or local knowledge.4:15 They navigate the town by asking locals for directions, eventually finding a laundry service that cannot accommodate same-day requests.4:30 The pair identifies a local sports bar owned by Armand and Diana as a reliable resource for English-speaking assistance and Wi-Fi.6:19 Accessing the town requires navigating a steep, difficult set of concrete stairs from the dock, which the crew describes as hazardous for carrying heavy provisions.3:24 The experience highlights the necessity of basic Spanish proficiency and the logistical challenges of managing laundry and waste in small, non-tourist ports.
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