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Alie and Ben stage their boat in Ventura, California, in early October before sailing to the Channel Islands for diving and surfing.Watch After poor visibility at Smuggler's Cove and Big Scorpion, they attempt to relocate to Scorpion Bay but discover a sheared gooseneck pin while preparing to sail.6:19 Unable to perform a permanent repair, they secure the boom to the deck, drop the mainsail, and motor approximately 150 nautical miles to Oceanside, stopping briefly at Catalina Island.7:03 Ben later replaces the damaged component with a custom-machined gooseneck from Blackline, which features a thicker pin to prevent future structural failure.10:21 The crew also attempts freediving and lobster hunting near Oceanside, though they struggle with buoyancy and technique.13:28 They ultimately prioritize preparing the vessel for a planned transit down the Baja Peninsula.14:06

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