Sailing Catalpa · video

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The crew of Catalpa sails down the Baja coast, transiting from Turtle Bay to Punta Abriojos and then to Scorpion Bay.11:07 During the passage, the crew flies a spinnaker for the first time in 7–8 knots of wind, though they encounter initial tangles in the sock.3:49 As wind speeds increase to 15–16 knots, the captain drops the spinnaker before the wind reaches 20 knots.6:37 The vessel continues under a wing-on-wing configuration, maintaining speeds of approximately 8 knots.7:24 The crew catches a snook while trolling, which they prepare for dinner.13:26 Upon arrival at Scorpion Bay, the crew plans to anchor for a week to surf the local right-hand break, despite the cold water temperatures.14:16 The captain also notes improvements in the mainsail furling system, which now operates more reliably.15:23

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