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A solo sailor navigates the 38-ft sailboat Ravenswing from Puerto Vallarta to Puerto Escondido, Baja California Sur, during a multi-day spring passage. The route includes stops at Isla Montserrat and Isla Carmen, with the final destination being the hurricane-protected harbor of Puerto Escondido. The passage involves significant upwind sailing, with wind speeds reaching 25 knots and sea states producing 8-ft waves, necessitating reefing and offshore deviations to manage cape effects. The sailor utilizes an autopilot for long-distance steering, monitors weather forecasts to avoid northern blows, and employs hand-made fishing lures while underway. Navigation through the San Jose Channel and the approach to Puerto Escondido require careful motor-sailing and maneuvering in narrow, protected waters. The trip concludes with the vessel secured at a dock in Puerto Escondido for long-term storage during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proper reefing techniques and strategic route planning around weather windows are essential for managing heavy upwind conditions in the Sea of Cortez.

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