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Navigating the narrow, uncharted waters of Paso Shag and Paso Cheg in the Magellan Strait requires precise timing with high-tide slack water.4:15 Currents in these passes can reach eight knots, creating dangerous whirlpools and turbulent conditions that can push a vessel into rocks.4:20 The crew of Sweet Ruca, a sailboat capable of motoring at eight knots, successfully transited Paso Shag at slack tide, encountering five knots of current that significantly affected boat control.12:43 They utilized Navionics, iSailor, radar, and satellite imagery for navigation.3:32 Arriving at an anchorage after sunset, the crew faced additional hazards including kelp, uncharted rocks, and local fishermen’s mooring lines.19:05 A subsequent storm surge in Bahia Mussel submerged the shoreline, highlighting the extreme tidal fluctuations in the region.19:36 Proper planning and strict adherence to slack-tide windows are essential for safe passage through these narrow, high-current channels.

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