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Erica and Warren depart the dock in San Carlos after completing summer maintenance and upgrades to their sailboat.1:23 They host friends for a short initial sail before anchoring outside the marina.1:47 Anticipating strong northerly winds, the crew prepares to relocate to a more protected anchorage on the opposite side of the bay.7:00 Erica develops a temporary rigging method using a line wrapped around the mast to hoist the mainsail single-handedly while Warren is away at the fuel dock.7:40 During the subsequent passage, the boat encounters rough seas, providing a test for their new IKEA-organised galley storage, which remains secure.11:47 They anchor two miles short of their intended destination after sailing offshore to maintain wind, then motor the remainder of the distance.12:27 The crew spends their final days in San Carlos waiting for favourable weather to cross the Baja, managing through 30-knot gusts at anchor and preparing for an upcoming offshore passage.14:25

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