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The crew of Adventure Can't Wait explores the anchorage at Agua Verde in the Sea of Cortez, hiking to local cave paintings before departing for Salinas.2:20 The transit involves downwind sailing in 20 knots of wind and a 3-to-4-foot swell.10:23 To stabilize the boat and prevent the headsail from collapsing, the crew deploys a whisker pole to wing out the headsail, using a topping lift and both forward and aft guys to secure the setup.7:51 This configuration increases their speed by 1 to 1.5 knots and eliminates the need for a preventer on the mainsail.8:15 While the crew reports the autopilot failing to maintain a course in these conditions, the poled-out headsail allows for a stable, low-effort downwind run.8:34 The crew notes that this method is significantly more comfortable than sailing upwind or dealing with a flogging sail in sloppy seas.10:16

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