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The crew of Doodles clears into Mexico at the Hotel Coral and Marina in Ensenada, a process requiring immigration, a temporary import permit, and port captain clearance.10:59 The captain notes that non-owners must carry a notarized letter of authorization and a copy of the owner's passport to complete the import permit.11:33 While the crew visits the local fish market, the captain manages the paperwork and boat maintenance.10:38 After departing Ensenada for Bahia Tortuga, the crew catches a small tuna using a Shimano reel and prepares a crab appetizer.14:39 During the passage, the topping lift shackle fails when a bolt backs out, requiring the crew to tension the mainsheet to hold the boom while re-securing the line.19:51 The crew later deploys a spinnaker using a sock system, attaching the sheets to the clew and the tack to the tack line before hoisting.21:25 Proper tensioning of the mainsheet and headsail sheets is essential for effective sail trim.

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