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What this video covers

The crew of the sailboat Cosmo transits 20 miles from Isla Partida to Isla San Francisco in the Sea of Cortez, experiencing light-wind sailing conditions.3:44 During the passage, the crew manages a persistent jib furler issue and successfully catches a 6.6-pound fish.7:19 The vessel anchors in the crescent-shaped bay of Isla San Francisco, noted for its white sand, volcanic cliffs, and protection from north winds.10:47 While at anchor, the crew hikes the island’s trails and performs hull maintenance.11:56 Technical updates include replacing a faulty battery, which resolved persistent low-voltage errors on the autopilot system.13:22 The crew also experiments with baking sourdough bread using an Instant Pot to compensate for the boat's limited oven performance.5:30 The passage concludes with plans to continue northeast toward Los Gatos or Agua Verde to maintain their schedule for reaching San Carlos.12:27

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