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Erica and Warren join the crew of the schooner Wolfhound to begin a passage from La Paz, Mexico, across the Pacific Ocean. The transition from their smaller boat requires learning the operation of a significantly larger vessel, which features double masts, 12 winches, and a complex array of lines and halyards.5:29 The crew completes customs clearance in La Paz before departing the Sea of Cortez to round the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula.11:20 The four-person crew implements a watch schedule that allows for nine hours of rest, a significant change from the couple's previous experience.15:58 The initial leg involves skirting the coast for several hours before heading into the open ocean toward Hawaii.15:45 The crew observes whale activity near the coast during their final hours in Mexican waters.15:30

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