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Don’t Go There! Venezuelan Coastguard said...
20 luglio 2025 · 23 min · 59K visualizzazioni · Los Roques Archipelago
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Huub, sailing a catamaran through the Los Roques archipelago in Venezuela, navigates between islands including Gran Roque, Noronqui, Kraski, and Argestine while preparing for a passage to Bonaire.▶ 0:29 Venezuelan authorities restricted access to Noronqui, forcing a change in snorkeling plans.▶ 4:11 The region requires significant cash reserves, as credit cards are largely non-functional and entry fees for the national park and port authorities totaled $624 for one week.▶ 1:13 Navigation relies on sonar charts rather than standard electronic charts, which the host finds unreliable and inaccurate regarding depth.▶ 17:19 When anchoring at Argestine, the host encountered depths of 40 feet where charts indicated 9.8 feet, necessitating multiple attempts to find suitable holding.▶ 19:18 The host also inspected the hull and found minimal growth after five months with new antifouling, noting that brushing the hull previously accelerated regrowth.▶ 12:27 The passage between islands involves short hops, often downwind, with the host monitoring weather patterns characterized by morning stratus clouds and afternoon clearing.▶ 18:09
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