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Garrett and Ruth sail their home-built boat, Red Aviva, 40 nautical miles from an exposed anchorage at Chakala to the protected waters of Punta Mita.0:23 The passage requires navigating through a dense concentration of humpback whales and breaking pinnacles, or bombies, near the point.4:27 The crew maintains a double-reefed main to stabilize the boat in heavy swell while motoring.2:28 Upon arrival at Banderas Bay, they anchor near the vessel Promise Kept.8:54 The crew explores Punta Mita by dinghy, encountering surf conditions too rough for spearfishing but suitable for dinghy surfing.13:32 A sudden shift in weather brings unforecasted onshore winds, building fetch, and rain, forcing the crew to reassess their plans for moving the boat.15:52 The experience highlights the necessity of maintaining a wide berth around marine life and the challenges of navigating coastal hazards in areas with limited guidebook information.

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