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Catalpa anchors at Playa Los Frales on the East Cape of the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, where the crew utilises the boat's water maker to supply a washing machine.0:16 The crew explores local snorkelling spots and conducts spearfishing missions in a reef area located 10 minutes by dinghy from the anchorage.4:38 After departing, the vessel sails north to the east side of Isla Cerralvo before continuing to Balandra Bay.6:20 While anchored at Balandra, officials board the vessel to advise the crew on local zoning regulations, prompting a short relocation.11:14 The crew eventually sails five nautical miles to La Paz to resupply.13:27 During this transit, the crew tests an unidentified spinnaker-style sail deployed from a sock on the mizzen mast in light air, maintaining a speed of 4.5 knots.13:43 The crew notes the prevalence of cactus spines on local beaches, which pose a hazard to those walking ashore.6:37

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