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A Slow Sail South to La Paz, Mexico | Episode 144

February 23, 2022 · 20 min · 15K views · Baja California

What this video covers

A couple sailing toward La Paz, Mexico, manages low battery levels and light, shifting winds by performing multiple sail changes throughout the day.5:30 The crew maintains speeds between 3 and 6 knots while racing a nearby vessel, the Lusty, to their destination.2:32 During the passage, they observe a shark hunting a ray near the surface.7:18 Upon arrival in La Paz, the crew prioritizes replenishing their water supply, which had been depleted to the point of restricting daily usage, including showering and dishwashing.14:36 The arrival also allows for the use of the boat's onboard washing machine.17:35 The passage concludes with the crew parting ways with friends met during the journey.20:09

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