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TROUBLE AT SEA IN MEXICO -Isla de Cedros to Bahia Tortugas- Chapter 2
January 5, 2025 · 25 min · 5K views
What this video covers
After departing Isla de Cedros, the crew of the Solé encounters a fouled propeller caused by an underwater buoy while motoring toward Bahia Tortugas.6:06 The operator dives to manually unwrap the line from the prop while the boat drifts in building seas and current.7:55 To avoid further entanglements with dense concentrations of fishing gear and lobster pots, the crew shuts down the engine and proceeds under sail, deploying the main, genoa, and staysail to navigate the remaining distance.13:34 Upon arrival at Bahia Tortugas, the crew enters the harbor by staying wide of Punta Kelp and the surrounding rocks, noting the presence of a shipwreck and multiple lighthouses.16:49 The vessel anchors in 22 feet of water.17:12 Subsequent activities include refueling via a local service at El Gordo and exploring the town.20:09 The experience highlights the necessity of maintaining a sharp lookout for string buoys in Baja waters and the utility of sailing through high-density fishing areas to prevent prop fouling.
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