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Mainland Mexico And A New Crew Member
July 11, 2026 · 21 min · 1K views · Playa de Matanchen
What this video covers
The crew of the 40-foot sailboat Spy departs Isla Isabel for a 40-nautical-mile passage to the anchorage at Playa de Matanchen, mainland Mexico.1:16 During the transit, they catch a skipjack tuna and switch from a drifter to a standard headsail as wind increases.0:56 Upon arrival, the crew reprovisions in San Blas, a historic town noted for its 18th- and 19th-century architecture and significant insect swarms.6:01 They pick up a new crew member, Nathan, who arrives by bus from Puerto Vallarta.6:18 The group tours the La Tovara national park, navigating mangrove canals and freshwater springs by ponga to observe crocodiles and iguanas.10:12 They subsequently sail 22 nautical miles to Bahia Chacalia, where they hike jungle trails and meet a local caretaker named Juan.18:41 The crew utilizes local services such as Lavanderia Hernandez in the town of Chicala before continuing their coastal route toward La Cruz.13:57
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