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Sailors Prepare To Sail Across The Pacific Ocean - First Bluewater Passage!
18 marzo 2024 · 17 min · 22K visualizzazioni · Barra de Navidad
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Ben and Allie depart Barra Navidad, Mexico, to begin a northward coastal transit toward La Cruz, Puerto Vallarta, in preparation for a future Pacific Ocean crossing.0:03 The crew intends to use the 130-nautical-mile journey to test recent boat upgrades, specifically a new Hydrovane self-steering system.4:48 The first 35-nautical-mile leg to Chamela involves motoring and sailing into 30-knot headwinds, conditions the crew notes are unseasonably overcast and rainy for the region.8:41 They anchor in Chamela, where they plan to wait for a favorable weather window to complete the remaining 95 nautical miles.7:50 The transit serves as a shakedown for the vessel’s energy management, water consumption, and Starlink usage as they transition from marina life back to full-time cruising.1:46
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