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Mexico’s most WILD and REMOTE Island? (We're Falling in Love Here) Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 403
March 3, 2023 · 17 min · 215K views · Sea of Cortez
What this video covers
The crew of SV Delos explores the remote anchorage of Refugio in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, during the summer heat.0:29 Navigation into the bay requires caution, as digital charts prove inaccurate, showing vessels on land rather than in the water.2:11 The area features rugged, cactus-dotted terrain and a significant population of sea lions, which the crew observes from their dinghy and during a 40-minute scuba dive at a nearby formation known as Sail Rock.0:36 The dive involves anchoring by wedging gear into rock crevices to hold position in the steep underwater topography.11:02 The crew coordinates with friends on other vessels to manage childcare and group diving activities before preparing for a final passage to Puerto Penasco for a scheduled haul-out.15:34 The experience highlights the unique, inquisitive behavior of sea lions toward divers in their natural habitat.11:50
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