PICKING UP Crew in Mexico! Sailing The World in our 20’s (EP 37)

Name: PICKING UP Crew in Mexico! Sailing The World in our 20’s (EP 37)
Uploaded: 2023-12-22T09:56:46.000Z
Duration: 27 min 33 s
Description: The 37-foot sailboat Elixir successfully rounds Cabo Corrientes after waiting for a favorable weather window.

22. desember 2023 · 27 min · 19K visninger · Pacific coast of Mexico

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The 37-foot sailboat Elixir cruises the Pacific coast of Mexico, navigating light headwinds and frequent surf stops while picking up rotating crew members.0:06 The vessel travels north from Chiapas, utilizing land and sea breezes to maintain progress.5:20 During a transit toward Cabo Corrientes, the crew attempts to round the headland in heavy wind and swell but encounters unfavorable conditions that force a retreat to the anchorage at Chamela.20:05 After waiting several days for a more favorable weather window, the crew successfully rounds the cape and enters Banderas Bay.25:23 Throughout the journey, the crew explores local anchorages, including Tenacatita, where they navigate a mangrove river using a 1.5-horsepower outboard engine.12:28 The voyage emphasizes the necessity of patience when waiting for suitable weather windows to navigate challenging coastal headlands.