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December 4, 2023 · 9 min · 19K views · Estuary of Riquilisco, Golfo de Fonseca
What this video covers
Nike, sailing the boat Carl, and Paul, sailing the vessel Yerba Buena, transit from Bahia Tamarindo in the Golfo de Fonseca to the Riquilisco estuary.0:23 The pair times their arrival for slack high tide to navigate a shallow, reef-strewn entrance characterized by breaking waves.1:34 Nike prepares for the passage by securing her dog, Puga, inside the cabin and locking the companionway to prevent water ingress.2:45 Upon arrival, the crew encounters breaking waves that require precise steering to avoid broaching, though the waves prove less powerful than they initially appeared.5:11 Nike notes that the Pelagic Autopilot maintains control during the subsequent transit through the estuary’s strong currents.6:12 The vessels reach the Riquilisco anchorage, which is protected by mangroves and surrounded by volcanoes.8:41 The passage confirms that timing an entrance for slack high tide and maintaining a low sea state are critical for navigating bar-protected estuaries.1:34
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