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The crew of the sailboat *Cosmo* transits 45 nautical miles from Cabo San Lucas to Los Frailes, Baja California Sur, during a nine-hour motoring passage.1:15 To monitor engine health during the trip, the owner records temperature readings from the oil pump and a secondary engine location in a captain’s log, maintaining a consistent range of 129 to 177 degrees Fahrenheit.6:30 Upon arrival, the crew anchors in 30 feet of water, noting the proximity of the protected Cabo Pulmo National Park and the Manta Reef.8:14 During their eight-day stay, the crew experiences localized wind gusts reaching 18 knots, which complicates dinghy and paddleboard transit to shore.12:55 The area serves as a seasonal migration path for gray and humpback whales, which the crew observes near the boat.15:56 After exploring the local terrain and hiking the Los Frailes peak, the crew departs for Ensenada de los Muertos once a favorable weather window opens.16:23

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