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Our Friends Takeover the Boat | Episode 107

June 2, 2021 · 20 min · 12K views · Sea of Cortez

What this video covers

A sailing catamaran crew hosts guests for a week of cruising in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, focusing on snorkeling and scuba diving. The group snorkels with sea lions near Espiritu Santo, where the animals interact closely with swimmers.6:31 The guests later scuba dive on the *Lapis*, a purposefully sunk shipwreck located near the island, though poor underwater visibility limits the experience.15:49 Warren and Erica demonstrate basic sail handling to the guests, including hoisting the mainsail using the main halyard and main winch while maintaining a heading into the wind.16:35 The crew emphasizes water conservation by instructing guests on the use of Navy showers to manage limited freshwater supplies.4:22 The trip concludes with a short period of sailing in 10 knots of wind at a 60-degree apparent wind angle.16:40

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