The Best Cruising Ground, Remote.... But Not Too Remote (Calico Skies Sailing Ep. 127)
March 25, 2022 by Calico Skies Sailing | Language: EN Play Time: 00:00:20:52 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
We decide to move spots and explore a new island in the San Blas chain but when Bill goes to pick up the anchor the windless won’t power up. With no obvious reason for the malfunction and a buddy boat, s/v Delos whose already departed Bill decides to pull it up manually. We’re in over 40 foot of water and the wind is blowing so it’s not an easy job but with Grace at the helm and Bill on the bow pulling we get it on board as a team.
We then enjoy a blissful sail with a beautiful mountain backdrop, a good breeze and calm seas. Once anchored in our new spot Bill gets to work on troubleshooting the broken windless. He discovers loose wires on the motor after creating a diagram to help isolate a potential connection issue. First, he sees the connections at the battery and control box are fine and also that there is voltage at the windless remote. He locates the loose wires on the motor finally, fixes it, and then re-fixes the remote which he broke into initially- His handy hillbilly fix was NOT the problem!
Afterwards we enjoy a beach bonfire with friends and cook dinner on the fire. The island is known for the deep water almost touching the shoreline – It’s an absolutely stunning place.
The next day we begin making focaccia bread, then head into the beach for a swim and a search for cervasa’s (beer)! The incredible thing about San Blas is that it’s remote, but not too remote – That means the ability to buy a beer from the locals while enjoying an untouched paradise. It’s the best of both worlds!
0:00 Intro
1:45 Broken Windless?!
4:20 Recap
4:36 Sailing between Islands in the San Blas
8:51 Arrival to a new Cay
9:49 Troubleshooting the Windless
11:40 Beach BBQ
14:57 Bread Makin’
16:04 Buying a Beer from the Guna
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