Sailing Adventure Can't Wait · video

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Adventure Can't Wait motors 40 miles north from Salinas, Mexico, against adverse tides and headwind.0:46 The crew spends 8 hours and 45 minutes motoring, opting against sailing during the final hour to reach their anchorage before dark.1:35 They anchor in 10 feet of water in a remote bay, noting the risk of swell refraction if the wind shifts east.2:24 While exploring the rocky beach, the crew observes local marine life, including a large lobster and sea slugs.4:17 Mexican law prohibits non-citizens from harvesting lobster in these waters.4:29 The crew discusses the physical challenges of maintaining fitness while cruising, noting that the transition from active land-based jobs to a sedentary boat life often leads to weight gain.9:14 They emphasize that long, uneventful motoring days are a standard part of the cruising experience.1:58

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