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Erica and Warren cruise the Sea of Cortez in the Gulf of California, focusing on Bahia Concepcion while attempting to minimise engine use.2:54 The pair anchors in various remote, arid bays, utilising paddleboards for local exploration and maintaining a lookout for whale sharks.1:52 During a 30-mile passage, light winds force the crew to deploy an asymmetric spinnaker to maintain forward momentum without motoring.11:36 Despite a commitment to sail exclusively, the crew eventually engages the engine for the final mile of a passage to reach an anchorage before sunset after speeds drop to one knot.15:20 The transit takes 11 hours, significantly longer than the estimated six hours required for motor-sailing.16:27 The crew documents their progress in a logbook to track fuel consumption and passage times.17:34

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