Sailing Sweet Rucavidéo
We Visit the Most Remote Village in Patagonia [Ep. 134]
26 novembre 2023 · 18 min · 19K vues · Puerto Edén
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The crew of the sailboat Sweet Ruca arrived in Puerto Eden, Chile, after a five-week, 600-mile passage through the Patagonian fjords.0:12 The village, which has fewer than 200 residents, serves as a critical stop for cruisers to replenish supplies and emergency fuel.0:17 Because no formal fuel stations exist in the region, the crew coordinated with a local resident named Jose to secure diesel, which they transported to the boat in jerry cans during heavy rain.7:15 While anchored, the crew declined an offer to raft alongside a local vessel, the Boyero, to avoid potential damage from north winds.4:08 During their stay, they reunited with the crew of the British catamaran Artemis and visited a local processing plant to observe the artisanal harvest of sea urchins, known locally as erizos.6:19 The crew also participated in community activities, including a guest teaching session at the local school and a hike to the island's summit.15:13
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