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Sailing the High Seas: Family Adventure from Isla Mujeres to Cuba!
24 de diciembre de 2024 · 41 min · 2K visitas · Cuba
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The crew of the catamaran Big Lost sailed 297 nautical miles from Isla Mujeres, Mexico, to Cayo Largo, Cuba, after missing a weather window and opting to bypass a return to Mexican immigration.1:46 During the passage, the vessel sustained deck damage when heavy seas hit the bow, causing a fracture near the trampoline and breaking hatch covers and a backrest flange.12:05 The crew performed temporary repairs using Sikaflex 5200 and Dyneema rope.14:04 Upon arrival in Cayo Largo, the crew encountered a lack of available diesel fuel and experienced a main halyard failure while sailing toward Varadero.14:30 They eventually reached a marina in Varadero to refuel and re-thread the halyard through the mast.31:29 Throughout the transit, the crew managed fuel levels and battery charging requirements while navigating Cuba’s digital-only currency system.2:55 The trip included a visit to a sea turtle rescue sanctuary in Cayo Largo, where the crew assisted in relocating eggs and treating juvenile turtles for injuries.4:49
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