Cruising down the Pacific Coast of Mexico on our Sailboat | Sailing Sitka Ep 124
July 14, 2024 by Sailing Sitka | Language: EN Play Time: 00:18:11 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
Cruising Down Mexico's Pacific Coast on Our Sailboat | Sailing Sitka Ep 124
Welcome back to Season 2 of Sailing Sitka, where Jay and Kenna document their ambitious journey around the world. The young Canadian couple set sail from Victoria, BC, Canada and have been sailing across Mexico since, venturing ever further south in pursuit of their dreams.
Engine Issues Lead to A Rudder Problem
In this episode, Jay and Kenna navigate a challenging start with an engine that fills up quickly due to a leak from their rudder shaft seal. They discovered the issue while anchored in the Sea of Cortez but assure their viewers not to worry. As safety is paramount, they’ve made the decision to leave Sitka on the hard chapas for this part of their journey rather than keep her in the water.
Transiting The Barra de Navidad Entrance
Setting off to transit into Barra de Navidad, they acknowledge the tricky entrance known for groundings. Following soundings on their Navionics and ensuring a rising tide, they make the journey carefully.
Exploring The Tropical Lagoon of Barra de Navidad
Once successfully inside the protected lagoon at Barra de Navidad, they are greeted by the tropical setting of dense forest and palm trees. They are also welcomed by friends already in the anchorage who invite them to try ‘Pares’, a traditional Mexican concoction that includes fresh milk from goats or cows, mixed with alcohol, chocolate, coffee, set on fire for sanitization.
Seeking Fresh Milk and Sushi in Barra de Navidad
A quest for fresh milk leads them into the small town, with friendly locals guiding them to both fresh supplies and a rare find – sushi of surprisingly high quality.
Highlight: Pares Drink Experience
A highlight from this episode was trying the local drink ” ,”, an unconventional mix that had Jay and Kenna questioning their life choices but enjoying every sip!
By integrating a healthy respect for Mexico’s coastal challenges with the camaraderie of fellow sailors, and by embracing unique cultural experiences such as Pares, Jay and Kenna highlight what it truly means to #sailaroundtheworld.
Sailing Sitka: Cruising Mexico's Coast | Highlights
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If you’re interested in the adventures of Jay and Kenna, follow their journey on Sailing Sitka YouTube channel. Their passion for travel, sailing, culture, and life is a treasure chest full of experiences worth diving into.
In this video, we sail down to Barra De Navidad and dropped our hook in the worlds calmest anchorage. After a well needed sleep, we explored the streets of this adorable fishing town and all its surroundings. Upon doing so we stumbled upon a Mexican traditional drink that we just had to try...
Cruising down the Pacific Coast of Mexico on our Sailboat | Sailing Sitka Ep 124 Locations
- The anchorage at Barra de Navidad on Mexico's Pacific coast provides a protected lagoon for sailboats like Sitka to rest and explore the nearby town. (19.2034,-104.3423)
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Hi Everyone! We are two crazy Coconuts by the name of Jay and Kenna! For years we have prepared our 1976 Cheoylee Offshore 41 for her big offshore passage...finally we have hit the high seas and are heading south from Victoria, BC, Canada! Follow our journey as we slowly attempt to sail around the world. First stop, Mexico!🥥⛵️
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