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What this video covers

The crew of *Into the Mystic* anchored in Santa Rosalia, Mexico, but departed early the next morning after a night of loud music and heavy boat traffic.3:08 During the stay, they discovered an expired FMM visa card, prompting a decision to bypass further port check-ins and head north toward Puerto Peñasco to haul the boat out.4:01 While transiting 74 miles to the anchorage at San Francisco, the autopilot failed twice, forcing the crew to steer manually while navigating fluctuating 10-to-19-knot winds and rough seas.9:42 They successfully reached the anchorage ahead of a forecasted 30-knot wind event.11:07 Upon arrival, the crew encountered a swarm of bees that stung the host twice, forcing them to remain inside the cabin or wear protective clothing while on deck.16:12 The anchorage at San Francisco offered a quiet, sandy beach and a deserted cove containing debris that the crew explored.12:40

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