Solo Sailing BAJA MX | Night Sailing, Elephantes, & A SHARK! - Ep. 85
12 de diciembre de 2024 · 22 min · 959 visitas · La Paz
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Solo sailing the Gulf of California requires constant vigilance for unmapped hazards and rapidly shifting wind conditions. During a 120-mile transit from La Paz to Puerto Escondido, the crew of Sea Dream of Clyde navigated steep, choppy seas and gusty westerlies that frequently accelerated from calm to 20 knots in minutes.20:06 The passage involved frequent anchoring in exposed bays, where the skipper encountered poor holding, shallows, and submerged fishing nets.5:11 Navigating nearshore waters necessitated extreme caution, as reefs and rocks often remain unmarked on charts.7:30 The skipper utilized a Hydrovane self-steering system to manage the boat during beam reaches, though manual steering became necessary when gusts exceeded 25 knots.12:11 The trip included a brief encounter with a shark, which was successfully unhooked using pliers and gloves.18:51 After four days of sailing, the vessel reached the protected anchorage of Puerto Escondido for reprovisioning.20:38 Proper reefing and maintaining significant anchor scope are essential for managing the unpredictable, high-velocity winds common in the Gulf of California.9:03
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