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Salt & Tar Update: Taking a Break

24 October 2024 · 5 min · 51K views · California

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Garrett and Ruth are pausing their weekly content production to address burnout and prioritize personal time.0:36 The pair has maintained a consistent weekly release schedule since 2019, but the pressure of content creation, compounded by the loss of a hard drive containing significant footage, has made the routine unsustainable.2:00 While they are stepping away from the demands of a regular upload schedule, they intend to continue building their dinghy and eventually transport it to their boat, Red Aviva.3:30 They plan to document these projects but will not adhere to a fixed release timeline until they feel refreshed.3:38 The decision stems from a desire to maintain the quality and authenticity of their work rather than producing content solely to meet a deadline.3:53 They remain committed to their boat and future sailing plans despite the hiatus from social media.3:13

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