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Salt & Tar: Ep.358- Sad News
10 September 2026 · 21 min · 163K views · Lake Marina, New Orleans
What this video covers
Garrett and Ruth, the crew of the 36-foot sailboat Red Aviva, have paused their ongoing refit in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, following the death of Garrett’s father.6:34 The couple had been working on a pilot house window installation and interior painting when they received news of his passing.6:05 They have returned to the Central Coast of California to manage family affairs, marking the end of their current backlog of sailing content.6:33 For the past two years, the pair balanced cruising with frequent travel to California to provide full-time medical and logistical care for Garrett’s father.8:11 They chose Puerto Peñasco for the refit specifically to maintain proximity to the border, allowing for a manageable 10-to-11-hour transit to his home.15:24 With no further footage of the boat available, the channel will shift from its regular refit schedule while the couple navigates this transition.7:54
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