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Alone at anchor in Venezuela (Las Aves & Los Roques)
3 agosto 2025 · 18 min · 24K visualizzazioni · Dos Mosquizos, Los Roques
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Huub sails solo from Dos Mosquizos in the Los Roques archipelago to the Las Aves Islands, a 32-mile passage.▶ 7:44 He relies on visual navigation and satellite imagery from Google Maps and Navionics because local charts frequently misrepresent actual depths and reef locations.▶ 9:12 During the approach to Las Aves, he identifies a potential entrance by comparing light and dark water patches to chart data, maintaining a minimum depth of 17 feet by zigzagging through the shallows.▶ 13:30 Upon arrival, he spots a submerged fishing line near the anchorage and maneuvers to avoid it before setting the anchor in 12 feet of water.▶ 14:15 He verifies the anchor's hold by aligning two stationary landmarks on shore.▶ 14:33 Before departing, he performs routine engine checks, including verifying oil and coolant levels and inspecting the sail drives.▶ 7:09 The transit involves downwind sailing with the headsail at four knots.▶ 11:56
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