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Last Stop In The North Sea - Sailing To Bahia Pescador

April 2, 2024 · 21 min · 2K views · Bahia Pescador

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The crew of the vessel Spy navigates the North Sea of Cortez during winter, managing frequent, heavy northerly winds that dictate travel and anchorage selection.0:09 After provisioning in Bahia de Los Angeles, they transit five miles to Puerto Don Juan, a highly protected hurricane hole, to wait out a multi-day blow.1:43 While anchored, they explore local desert trails and wildlife.5:55 The crew subsequently moves five miles to Bahia Pescador, where they attempt to supplement low food supplies by spearfishing near a reef.8:49 The catch includes a porgy and a mullet, the latter of which proves unpalatable.13:38 The stop also features an exploration of La Unica, an abandoned 1990s-era wilderness retreat consisting of intact structures and murals.15:14 The crew concludes their time in the region by preparing to head south, citing the persistent northerly weather patterns as the primary driver for their departure schedule.20:49

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