Sailing Acapulco Pregnant- Mexicos Most Dangerous Port
May 4, 2025 · 10 min · 13K views · Zihuatanejo
What this video covers
Miss Lone Star, a 23-ton ketch, arrives in Acapulco, Mexico, to refuel following a passage from Zihuatanejo.8:01 The crew finds the port city in a state of severe disrepair following the October 2023 landfall of Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 storm that caused widespread structural damage and economic hardship.8:13 Due to the unsettling conditions and lack of infrastructure, the crew avoids leaving the dinghy unattended and departs the harbor immediately after refueling.9:41 During the transit, the crew maintains the vessel's hydraulic steering system by checking fluid levels and performs light-wind sailing in conditions ranging from 4 to 15 knots.2:38 The owner, who is eight months pregnant, manages the physical challenges of life aboard while teaching crew members basic sailing maneuvers.1:14 The vessel relies on its ketch rig, utilizing both the main and mizzen masts for balance and control during the coastal passage.4:50
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