Baja Sailing & A Shark Stole Our Fish! | The Cruiser's Life In Mexico - Ep. 95
12 March 2025 · 20 min · 1K views · Puerto Escondido
What this video covers
The crew of the Westerly Discus *Sea Dream of Clyde* cruises the Gulf of California, navigating steep, three-second-period chop and northerly winds near Isla Danzante and Puerto Escondido.0:55 While fishing between anchorages, a predator—likely a shark—strips a tuna from their line.9:17 The crew later encounters a six-foot marlin while drifting near Isla Carmen.14:40 During a stay at Honcalito, the host repairs a design flaw in the deck vents where factory-omitted seals allowed water intrusion and dry rot.10:41 Using an Allen wrench to clear the rotted core, the host fills the voids with a two-part malleable epoxy putty, smoothing the surface with a wetted finger to avoid sanding.12:13 The vessel utilizes a stern anchor to maintain position in exposed anchorages subject to northerly swells.13:31 The crew relies on Starlink for connectivity but frequently opts for cellular service when available near Loreto.5:23
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