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Garrett and Ruth depart Banderas Bay, Mexico, aboard their 30,000-pound sailboat, heading north toward the Sea of Cortez.18:23 After a haul-out in La Cruz, the crew decides to prioritize open-water sailing over short coastal hops, aiming for a potential 400-nautical-mile passage toward the La Paz area.5:37 They navigate past the rock pinnacles and shoals off Punta Mita before setting a course for Mazatlan.6:55 While the light, spotty wind forecast necessitates occasional motoring, the boat maintains speeds of four to six knots under full sail, including the staysail, which the crew notes provides better propulsion than the Yankee in certain conditions.11:23 Between watch shifts, Garrett constructs a custom pull-out knife rack in an unused galley space to organize their kitchen tools.2:39 The crew maintains a flexible itinerary, adjusting their destination based on daily weather patterns and wind angles.18:40

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