First sail in 18 months! Overnight passage south the day after we splashed
June 7, 2026 · 9 min · 1K views · Puerto Peñasco
Sunset over ocean from sailboat, boom in foreground
What this video covers
A Tartan Marine 34 C launches after 18 months on the hard and completes a 111-nautical-mile overnight passage from Puerto Penasco to Puerto Refugio.0:16 Before departure, the crew inspects the hull for leaks and tests the engine, noting a minor exhaust clunk at low RPMs that disappears under load.1:43 The vessel departs Puerto Escondido with a forecast of 15 to 20 knots of wind.3:39 During the 23.38-hour transit, the boat maintains an average speed of 4.7 knots under consistent wind, requiring no sail adjustments throughout the night.8:22 Both crew members experience seasickness during the initial swell, which subsides as the sea state calms.6:52 Upon arrival at Puerto Refugio on Isla Angel de la Guarda, the crew plans to check engine alignment and tighten the rigging after the boat settles in the water.5:58
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