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Sailing to Isla Partida! (Feb 2025)
March 3, 2025 · 19 min · 917 views
What this video covers
A 38-ft sailboat transits from Marina Costa Baja near La Paz to Isla Partida and later to Caleta Lobos.1:16 During the initial 22.4-nautical-mile leg to Isla Partida, the crew motors in calm conditions before encountering 11–12 knots of wind near the cut between Isla Espiritu Santo and Isla Partida.4:46 The vessel briefly grounds while entering a shallow cove at low tide.6:05 For the subsequent 14–15 nautical mile passage to Caleta Lobos, the crew sails on a broad reach in 10 knots of wind, achieving 4.6–4.7 knots of speed over ground.11:55 Upon arrival at Caleta Lobos, the crew anchors in 32–33 feet of water, deploying 250 feet of chain.14:11 Overnight, shifting winds between 12 and 19 knots cause the vessel to swing significantly, reducing the depth under the keel to 15 feet.16:07 The crew notes discrepancies between their chart plotter and the mobile version of Navionics regarding fish farming operations in the area.13:30
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