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Salt & Tar: Ep.254- How Long Could We Be Out Here?
August 3, 2023 · 24 min · 73K views · Isla Coronado
What this video covers
Garrett and Ruth, sailing their home-built boat *Rediviva* in the Sea of Cortez, perform maintenance and coastal hops while navigating toward San Juanico.0:38 During a passage from an anchorage near Amua, the crew attempts to time their departure with a forecasted wind shift.7:49 They leave early to avoid motoring, but the wind fails to materialize, forcing them to drift for over an hour before the breeze fills in to 10–12 knots.10:52 The pair also completes a repair on the masthead anchor light, replacing a degraded rubber O-ring with a custom seal fashioned from butyl tape.6:33 Upon arriving in San Juanico, they join other cruisers to fish and practice filleting techniques on local catch, including grunt and triggerfish.21:54 The experience of balancing the boat for efficient sailing and the success of the recent sea trials have prompted the crew to reconsider future plans, including a potential ocean crossing to the South Pacific.16:40
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