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GULF CROSSING LANDFALL-The Mexican Paradise You've Never Heard Of - S3-Ep4

18 de agosto de 2024 · 10 min · 2K visitas · Gulf of Mexico

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Amy and Shane sail a catamaran from Louisiana across the Gulf of Mexico, intending to reach Isla Mujeres.0:11 During the 600-nautical-mile passage, a brand-new Raymarine autopilot belt fails, forcing the crew to hand-steer for extended periods.0:22 A snapped halyard drops the screecher sail into the water, though the crew recovers it without damage.4:30 Persistent southeasterly winds and the loss of the screecher force a course adjustment 115 miles west of the original destination.9:13 As the vessel approaches the coast, one engine malfunctions, complicating the entry into the narrow cut at the fishing village of Río Lagartos.7:48 The crew considers anchoring outside the cut to await a tow.8:16 After six days at sea, they successfully reach the village, which serves as the gateway to the Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve.7:23

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