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[Ep 54] He Broke It… Then Fixed It and Caught Dinner | San Francisquito in Baja, Mexico
27 March 2026 · 15 min · 841 views · San Francisquito, Baja
Hand points to fresh catch on Cosmo’s deck
What this video covers
Armand and Liya, sailing the 40-foot catamaran *Cosmo*, perform maintenance and prepare for departure while anchored in Bahia San Francisquito, Baja, Mexico. Armand installs aftermarket hydrofoil wings on the dinghy’s transom to improve planing performance and visibility while operating the outboard motor.7:38 He also repairs a speargun by modifying the flopper mechanism with a cotter pin to ensure proper deployment.2:05 Liya prepares naan bread on a cast-iron skillet to supplement their dwindling provisions.3:31 The crew monitors local weather patterns, specifically watching for potential Chubascos, and plans a four-hour passage to the San Lorenzo National Park islands, including Isla San Lorenzo and Isla Salsipuedes, once wind conditions improve.11:36 Armand fillets and pan-sears two grouper caught by spearfishing, serving the meal with coconut rice.12:48 The crew concludes their extended stay in the anchorage, noting the importance of monitoring eastern weather patterns for sudden squalls in the Sea of Cortez.
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