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Armand and Liya are sheltering SV Cosmo in Don Juan, a hurricane hole in Bahía de los Ángeles, Baja California, to avoid the projected path of Hurricane Polo.0:15 The crew monitors the storm’s trajectory during an active El Niño season, preparing for potential tropical storm-force winds.0:21 While hunkered down, the pair reports the failure of an external hard drive containing 2026 film footage.0:52 Due to their remote location, they must wait until November to seek professional data recovery services.1:18 This equipment loss delays the release of footage documenting their third haul-out in La Paz and their summer sailing adventures.1:29 The crew confirms they remain committed to boat life and will continue producing content using archived material until the drive is salvaged.0:46 Proactive storm preparation in a designated hurricane hole provides a buffer against unpredictable weather patterns.

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