Boat life: Sailing in the Sea of Cortez
12 mai 2024 · 15 min · 586 vues · Baja California Sur
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The crew of Adventure Can't Wait departs Santa Rosalia, Mexico, to transit 30 miles south to Punta Chivato, aiming to reach San Juanico ahead of a forecasted 30-knot northerly wind.1:54 Light winds force the crew to motor-sail the initial leg, during which they observe a red tide event in the Sea of Cortez.3:05 Upon reaching Punta Chivato, the crew tests a range finder to improve distance estimation to shore.7:13 The following day, they depart for a 55-mile passage to San Juanico.9:43 During this transit, they experiment with using a staysail to balance the boat against four-to-five-foot swells while the autopilot struggles to maintain a course in light winds.11:04 The wind eventually fills in, allowing for sailing, and the crew notes a rise in water temperature to 71.5 degrees Fahrenheit.12:57 They arrive at the San Juanico anchorage at dusk.13:34 Maintaining a strict schedule to avoid being pinned down by strong northerly winds often necessitates motoring in light conditions.6:21
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