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Salt & Tar: Ep.360- Good News
1 October 2026 · 46 min · 48K views
What this video covers
Garrett and Ruth, the couple behind the sailing channel Salt & Tar, have decided to purchase a second wooden boat, named Victoria, while maintaining their current vessel, Red Aviva. This decision follows a period of significant personal change, including the death of Garrett’s father and the couple’s decision to stop drinking alcohol.1:52 After a nine-month break from cruising, the pair returned to the Sea of Cortez to refit Red Aviva and completed a challenging northerly passage from Escondido to Puerto Peñasco.16:56 They describe the 38-foot Red Aviva as labor-intensive and small for long-term living, prompting the search for a larger, more manageable vessel better suited for a potential future family.24:20 The couple intends to continue ocean sailing and plans to integrate both boats into their future cruising goals.21:49 They emphasize that their shift toward sobriety and a more proactive approach to life choices influenced their decision to stop delaying major life goals.37:48
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