TOURIST Destination or Remote PARADISE - Which would YOU choose? SAILING MEXICO
October 20, 2024 · 24 min · 4K views · Mexico
What this video covers
While anchored in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, the crew repairs a broken internal mast block for the screecher halyard.3:36 The repair requires drilling out rivets to replace the worn-out block, which had developed sharp edges capable of cutting the rope.4:37 During their stay, the crew manages a close-quarters situation in the anchorage when a nearby yacht drags its anchor repeatedly in 20-knot winds, forcing the crew to use deck lights and flashlights to signal their position and avoid a collision.9:44 After completing the repairs and catching a barracuda, the crew departs for Caye Caulker, Belize.17:12 They stop at a remote, unnamed anchorage behind a reef along the Mexican coast, characterized by calm, clear water and a sandy bottom.21:59 The crew confirms the screecher halyard is functional and the engine repairs are complete before continuing their passage south.17:34
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