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[Ep 61] From BLA to La Mona — Dolphins, a Storm, and a Missing Boat Summer Essential
9 maggio 2026 · 14 min · 2K visualizzazioni · La Mona Anchorage, Bahia de Los Angeles
Cosmo’s spinnaker billows downwind under clear blue sky
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Armand and Liya, sailing the 40-foot catamaran *Cosmo*, transit from Bahia de Los Angeles to La Mona anchorage in the Sea of Cortez.3:05 While anchored in 20 feet of water at La Mona, the crew experiences a sudden Chubasco, a localized, high-intensity wind event.7:03 The storm destroys a custom cockpit shade, which detaches from its Keder track.8:19 Armand attempts to recover the lost canvas by performing a circular search pattern around the boat’s anchor position using a weighted line, but the search proves unsuccessful.9:09 The crew also reports ongoing technical issues, including a failed Starlink connection and malfunctioning water tank sensors.7:05 During their stay, they observe local dolphin pods and spot a whale shark via drone half a mile from their anchorage.6:03 The crew decides to abandon the search for the lost shade and plans to fabricate a replacement using more durable materials once they reach a location with better logistics.13:32
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