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Sailing To Isla San Francisco
November 1, 2023 · 17 min · 859 views · Caleta el Candelero, Isla Espíritu Santo
What this video covers
Persistent northerly winds in the Sea of Cortez force the crew of the 30-foot Rossin, Spy, to delay their northward transit from La Paz.0:14 After waiting out the weather at Caleta el Candelero on Isla Espíritu Santo, the crew catches a favorable southerly breeze for a 17-mile passage to Isla San Francisco.7:33 They sail in company with the vessel Red Aviva, maintaining VHF contact to coordinate the approach to the island's eastern anchorage.9:33 During the transit, the crew deploys a gennaker to maximize speed in light winds.10:26 Upon arrival, they anchor both vessels and go ashore to explore the island's landscape.12:59 The crew also catches and prepares a black skipjack, noting that while often considered inedible due to its strong flavor, the fish provides a steak-like meal when pan-seared in butter.15:43
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