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We did NOT expect this in MEXICO - Isla Mujeres

6 octobre 2024 · 14 min · 6K vues · Mexico

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A catamaran crew transits from Rio Lagartos to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, under challenging conditions including 25-knot headwinds, no autopilot, and a single 9.9-horsepower outboard engine.0:24 The 24-hour passage requires manual steering through rough seas.2:22 Upon arrival, the remaining engine begins smoking, forcing the crew to sail into the bay.4:29 They run aground near the channel entrance before receiving assistance from locals to reach the anchorage.6:17 The crew observes water spouts near the island and prepares for an incoming norther by securing their ground tackle.4:36 Isla Mujeres, located eight miles off the Yucatan Peninsula, features a busy anchorage and significant tourist infrastructure, including golf cart rentals, taxis, and bus services.7:45 The crew visits the Punta Sur area and Playa Norte, noting the island's size and popularity compared to their previous stop.8:19

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