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The 42-foot cold-molded sloop Night Runner, a Bob Perry design built in 1980, serves as the focus of a coastal sail in Banderas Bay, Mexico.0:49 Known for its racing pedigree, including a single-handed Trans-Pac and a Cape Horn passage, the vessel features a red cedar hull and modern underwater lines.1:20 While awaiting a May 14th haul-out in La Cruz, the crew of Red Aviva hires a local diver to clean their boat's bottom to resolve a transmission issue caused by marine growth.11:52 To manage heavy fouling on their anchor chain, the crew pays out extra chain to allow the seafloor to scour the growth as the boat swings.13:22 Afternoon conditions in the La Cruz anchorage frequently involve high winds and significant fetch, creating uncomfortable motion for vessels.14:42 The crew observes local festivities in La Cruz, including daily processions and fireworks displays, while planning their next steps before the upcoming haul-out.16:02

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