Jeanne Socrates Sailing the World Solo · video

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Jeanne Socrates departs Paradise Village Marina in Mexico, navigating the river estuary entrance to reach Banderas Bay.0:08 The crew prepares the boat, Narida, by tidying the deck and reefing the mainsail before exiting the marina.0:08 During the afternoon transit, thermal winds increase to 20 knots, creating whitecaps and lively sailing conditions.0:46 With a reefed mainsail and minimal genoa, the boat maintains a speed of six and a half knots.0:54 The approach to the marina involves navigating a river estuary lined with resort hotels and mangrove habitats, where pelicans roost.1:07 Finding the assigned slip requires careful maneuvering in the late afternoon.1:29 The passage serves as a final departure sequence from Mexico.1:57

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