Her 1st Time As Captain Ends in Rescue - episode 207
April 30, 2023 · 18 min · 145K views · Mexico
What this video covers
The crew of the 45-foot catamaran Parlay Revival conducts a man-overboard drill off the Pacific coast of Mexico to test the reaction time of a guest skipper.6:20 The drill reveals critical lapses in emergency procedure, specifically the failure of crew members to maintain visual contact with the person in the water.7:45 Following the exercise, the vessel encounters deteriorating weather while attempting to reach Bahia Banderas.9:35 Forecasts of 15 to 20 knots increase to 25 to 30 knots on the nose, forcing the crew to motor-sail through uncomfortable two-and-a-half-foot seas with a short one-second swell period.11:19 The crew successfully navigates the headland to reach Marina La Cruz for a brief stop before continuing to Puerto Vallarta.13:26 The passage concludes with a social gathering and an informal race against other cruising vessels.14:58 The experience underscores the necessity of constant vigilance during man-overboard drills and the rapid volatility of coastal weather conditions.
Boats in this video
More from Sailing Parlay Revival
From Sailing Parlay Revival — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.