Most Beautiful Island in Belize - S6:E17

Name: Most Beautiful Island in Belize - S6:E17
Uploaded: 2021-01-31T14:00:28.000Z
Duration: 14 min 58 s
Description: Navigating Belize requires cross-referencing Raymarine chart plotters with Navionics mobile apps due to inaccurate local nautical charts.

31. januar 2021 · 14 min · 698K visninger · Coco Plum Island, Belize

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Cruising the waters of Belize, a 40-foot sailboat travels from Pelican Keys to Coco Plum Cay and eventually to Placencia. Navigation in this region requires caution, as standard chart plotters often lack detail; the crew relies on a combination of Raymarine instruments and Navionics mobile charts to cross-reference depths and hazards.2:15 During calm, low-wind conditions, the vessel motors at approximately 6.5 knots, though the owner recommends equipping sailboats with engines providing 1.5 times the standard horsepower to maintain speed against currents and headwind.2:47 Upon arriving at Coco Plum Cay, the crew secures a mooring managed by the local resort, noting that dinner reservations are essential for island restaurants due to limited supply chains.3:50 Later, while sailing toward Placencia in 14 to 15 knots of wind, the crew encounters a large pod of dolphins.11:27 The passage concludes with an anchorage in Placencia, where the crew utilizes an electric winch to manage sail handling and anchoring tasks.12:03