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Salt & Tar: Ep.297- Pulling the Trigger
1 August 2024 · 20 min · 60K views · Sea of Cortez
What this video covers
Garrett and Ruth prepare their wooden boat, Red Aviva, for a period of storage on a mooring in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, before flying to California.12:45 To secure the vessel against potential hurricane-season weather, they plan to remove the yankee sail, lash all sails bent on booms, and pickle the watermaker.13:21 Choosing a mooring over a dock protects the wooden hull from uneven sun exposure and prevents pests like rodents and cockroaches from boarding.13:00 The crew spends their final days in the Sea of Cortez spearfishing for trigger fish and grouper and exploring local beaches for fossils.3:59 They intend to return in the fall to continue boat upgrades and build a new Tenderly dinghy to replace their current inflatable tender.14:35 The marina staff in Puerto Escondido provides consistent oversight for the boat during their absence.15:34
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