Sailing Blue Pearlvideo
Ep 73 | Epic sailing and near disasters | Mazatlan bound!
5 May 2024 · 24 min · 6K views · Punta Pulpito
What this video covers
The crew of the 40-ft sailboat Blue Pearl encounters multiple mechanical and electrical failures while transiting from the Sea of Cortez toward Mazatlán, Mexico. During an early morning departure, a dishwasher leak causes a flood, leading the owner to accidentally shut down the helm gauges and autopilot while attempting to isolate the water pump.5:35 The vessel subsequently loses steering control due to a loose nut on the rudder quadrant, which the crew discovers is being held in place by a makeshift vice grip.13:45 Additionally, the boat suffers a damaged propeller after a zinc anode detaches, causing multiple blades to break.8:27 Despite these issues, the crew completes a 200-mile overnight passage, reaching speeds of 10.6 knots in 17 knots of true wind.15:58 They successfully coordinate their arrival with Mazatlán port control to avoid nighttime hazards like crab pots and fishing nets.19:41 Regular inspection of the entire steering system and securing all mechanical fasteners are essential for offshore safety.
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