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Island magic - Sailing the Sea of Cortez, Back to Epiritu Santo With Friends
May 20, 2023 · 19 min · 1K views · Espiritu Santo
What this video covers
Aaron and Allie, sailing their boat Spy, departed La Paz, Mexico, for the anchorage between Espiritu Santo and Partida to shelter from forecasted westerly winds.3:30 During the transit, the crew noted significant speed loss caused by heavy barnacle growth on the hull, prompting a plan to clean the bottom.3:52 The anti-fouling paint applied in Washington failed to prevent growth in the warm Mexican waters, requiring the crew to use brushes and hand scrapers to remove the accumulation.6:40 While anchored, the crew attempted to supplement their food stores by spearfishing and trolling with friends aboard the vessel Red Aviva.7:32 After initial failures, Aaron successfully speared three fish—two gray bar grunts and one Cortez chub—which the group prepared as tacos.14:47 The crew also hosted a brief visit from a friend sailing a junk-rigged Wharram catamaran toward Guaymas for a haul-out.9:30 Regular hull maintenance and effective bottom paint are essential for maintaining boat speed in warm, fouling-prone waters.
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