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[Ep 25] Slowing Down in Baja’s Hidden Gem | Anchored in Magdalena Bay

31 de agosto de 2025 · 23 min · 578 visitas · Man O' War Cove, Magdalena Bay

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The crew of the 40-ft sailboat Cosmo anchors in Man O' War Cove within Magdalena Bay, Baja California, after a 25-mile transit from Bahia Santa Maria.1:00 During the approach, a persistent beeping alarm from the engine prompts troubleshooting; the crew identifies the issue as a misconfigured DC-to-DC charger failing to maintain the starter battery voltage.2:46 After adjusting the charger settings, the alarm ceases.3:11 While anchored, the crew performs maintenance on a previously dangling radar mount and explores the area by dinghy and on foot, utilizing the No Foreign Land app to locate hiking trails through the local mangrove forests.5:01 They supplement their provisions by purchasing eggs from a local restaurant and preparing meals using mackerel caught from the boat.8:26 The bay serves as a winter sanctuary for gray whales, and the crew spends a week at anchor before departing for Cabo San Lucas.11:27

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