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Salt & Tar: Ep.236- It's not a Race but We Won
March 23, 2023 · 21 min · 49K views · Ensenada Del Gallo
What this video covers
Garrett, Ruth, and crew member Kyle depart Ensenada Del Gallo in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, sailing in company with the boat Spy toward La Paz.1:13 The crew adjusts the Yankee and staysail to optimize performance in light winds, eventually achieving six knots of boat speed.15:23 During the passage, the wind shifts and dies, prompting the crew to motor briefly before the breeze returns from the opposite direction.12:37 Garrett uses the Hydrovane to steer the vessel during the final approach to the harbor.16:43 The boats time their arrival to enter the channel on a flood tide.17:34 Upon reaching La Paz, the crew anchors on the Magote side of the channel.17:49 The group celebrates the final night of the trip with a meal of fresh fish.18:18
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