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Fresh Caught YellowTail - Sushi Sunset Sail
December 27, 2023 · 17 min · 1K views · Sea of Cortez
What this video covers
Aaron and Allie sail the 77-nautical-mile passage from Santa Rosalia to San Francisco, Mexico, aboard their boat, Spy.13:03 After departing Santa Rosalia, where they avoided anchoring due to reports of submerged debris and sunken vessels, they encountered unpredictable wind shifts and heavy swells.3:32 The crew initially experienced light winds, followed by a rapid transition to gusty conditions that required triple-reefing the mainsail and shortening the jib.10:46 The vessel maintained a speed of 3 to 4 knots while clawing upwind through a rough, roly sea state during the overnight transit.11:49 Aaron managed the helm through the night, eventually motoring the final leg as the wind died at sunrise.12:28 The crew arrived at a protected, empty anchorage to celebrate a birthday.13:18 Earlier in the trip, the pair caught a yellowtail near the island of San Marcos and visited the historic El Boleo bakery in Santa Rosalia.1:49
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