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Niki and Flo motor 280 miles from La Cruz to Los Frailes on the Baja Peninsula, navigating a three-day passage with no wind.1:41 The crew documents the routine of life at sea, including meal preparation, night watch shifts, and boat maintenance tasks like polishing the bow.2:58 They encounter short, six-second wave intervals that eventually lengthen to 15 seconds.4:05 During the transit, they pass the Islas Marias and debate the mechanical necessity of idling a diesel engine versus shutting it down during short stops.9:13 The crew manages dog enrichment for their pet, Beke, and catches a fish for sashimi to supplement their dwindling food supplies.13:06 Upon arrival at Los Frailes, they anchor in a bay with three other vessels.19:08 The passage relies heavily on the boat's engine and autopilot, as wind conditions remain absent for the duration of the trip.18:53

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