Ep 14 - Anchoring woes! #sailingmexico #boatlife #womenwhosail
February 3, 2024 · 10 min · 721 views · El Merro
What this video covers
Yona and the crew of the boat Solstice experience repeated anchoring failures while cruising near Guaymas, Mexico. After launching from a marina, the crew motors to Catalina Bay for Christmas Eve.3:03 During the night, the anchor fouls a fisherman's net, causing the boat to drag.4:13 The crew motors to El Merro to re-anchor, but they drag again in the narrow channel during the night.9:38 These incidents prompt a review of their ground tackle and anchoring techniques to ensure safety before future passages.10:07 Between anchoring attempts, the crew performs maintenance on the steering system by tightening the steering quadrant cables to eliminate wheel vibration.6:28 They also troubleshoot a malfunctioning bilge pump by clearing potential blockages in the hoses and inspecting the diaphragm, which restores the pump's function.7:30
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