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Sailing Offshore to Mainland Mexico
15 mai 2024 · 22 min · 3K vues · La Paz
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
Aaron and Allie, sailing their boat Spy, complete a three-day, 300-nautical-mile offshore passage from La Paz, Mexico, to Isla Isabel.5:18 After provisioning in La Paz, they depart through the San Lorenzo Channel, buddy-boating with a friend on the vessel Coconut.5:43 The crew navigates the Sea of Cortez and the tip of the Baja Peninsula, contending with variable winds, currents, and light-air motoring. During the transit, water ingress through an open port light damages the boat's inverter, disabling their Starlink connection.14:43 The crew also experiences a bilge pump failure caused by overheating after the pump was left running while motoring.15:09 Upon arrival at Isla Isabel, they anchor in the southern anchorage, which features a rocky, hazardous bottom known for fouled ground tackle.20:22 Aaron performs an underwater inspection to confirm the anchor is set securely.20:22 The passage highlights the challenges of managing electrical systems and navigation in remote, current-heavy waters.
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