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Wild San Diego Preparing for Mexico - S2:E08

21 December 2017 · 19 min · 147K views · San Diego

What this video covers

The crew of Doodles prepares for a passage from San Diego to Mexico by provisioning in bulk at Costco and sourcing specialized gear.6:33 They purchase non-perishable food items, including pasta, canned goods, and spices, alongside 36 bottles of wine and two cases of motor oil.8:37 Because the vessel features a dedicated freezer, the crew stocks up on frozen meat, including chicken breasts and bacon.9:14 They also visit a local dive shop to acquire snorkeling equipment and learn to operate a spear gun, noting the importance of proper line management and muzzle bungee tension for safety.1:59 The crew concludes their preparations by attending a local meet-and-greet event and visiting the San Diego Zoo before departing for Mexico.10:40

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