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The crew of Supernova anchors in Magdalena Bay, Mexico, to rest after a long passage.Watch During the arrival, the mainsail outhaul line pulls through the boom end fitting because the retaining nut detached; the crew plans to repair this rigging failure before departing the bay.0:25 While anchored, the crew explores local estuaries by dinghy, noting the need to time excursions with high tide to navigate shallow, mangrove-lined channels.9:37 They coordinate a beach barbecue with crews from five other sailboats, utilizing tuna caught during their transit.15:40 To reach a larger town, San Carlos, the group hires a local panga boat for a five-mile trip through the estuary.17:42 In San Carlos, they visit a hardware store to source supplies, including a bucket immersion heater for showers and a pump for sports equipment.22:54 The crew observes local security measures, such as motion-activated sirens on residential properties, and continues to monitor the bay for migrating grey whales.22:34

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