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From Anxious Anticipation to Serene Sailing. Navigating the dreaded Tehuantepec Bay

24 de agosto de 2024 · 11 min · 12K vistas · Gulf of Tehuantepec

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Nika and Flo transit the Gulf of Tehuantepec, a 230-nautical-mile passage from Guatomadero to Chachacual, Mexico.2:15 They navigate the stretch during a favorable weather window to avoid the region's notorious Tehuantepec winds, which can reach 60 knots.2:44 The crew motors for the first 24 hours before finding 8 knots of true wind on the beam, allowing for approximately 10 hours of sailing at speeds between 4.5 and 5.2 knots.0:10 During the passage, they maintain a four-hour watch rotation and utilize Starlink for video calls and messaging at sea.7:12 Upon arrival, they alter their original destination and anchor at Playa La Entrega.10:52 The departure from Guatomadero involved a tense checkout process where local officials removed all dock lines simultaneously, forcing an immediate, precise departure maneuver.3:12 Choosing a weather window between high-wind events allows for a calm, manageable passage across a notoriously dangerous stretch of water.

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