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Salt & Tar: Ep.293- Week Sea Legs
July 5, 2024 · 19 min · 61K views · Gulf of California
What this video covers
A week-long passage across the Sea of Cortez aboard the sailboat Rediviva covers approximately 180 miles from open water to landfall at Bahia de los Muertos.0:20 The crew maintains speeds between five and six knots during daylight hours but experiences frequent nocturnal calms that stall progress.1:02 Fishing attempts using trailing lines result in a lost lure to a shark, with no successful catch of tuna or dorado.5:15 Upon arrival at Bahia de los Muertos, the crew anchors in 16 feet of water.12:22 Post-passage maintenance includes repairing a broken saltwater faucet using a quick-release component from a secondary tap and addressing significant UV-damaged seams on an Achilles inflatable dinghy that currently prevents it from holding air.14:56 The crew relies on a paddleboard for shore access while awaiting further repairs.15:59
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