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A jammed headsail furler forces a decision to delay repairs until reaching La Paz.6:38 The crew identifies the issue as internal corrosion and separated grease within the drum, which requires removing the forestay to service properly.5:16 To avoid the risk of being unable to use the jib or the mast during the transit, they opt to reassemble the unit with penetrating oil and defer the full teardown.6:57 The boat continues to anchor in Baja, where the crew explores a sea cave at Juanico and coordinates a full moon barbecue with buddy boats.20:25 The autopilot performs reliably on wind-hold settings during the passage, despite previous issues with that configuration.1:26

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