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Salt & Tar: Ep.322- Mining for Tacos
January 1, 2026 · 19 min · 42K views · Santa Rosalia
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Redibiva stops in Santa Rosalia, Baja California, to wait out unfavorable winds and resupply before continuing north.3:30 The harbor, constructed in the early 20th century using copper slag blocks, provides shelter from persistent winter swells.0:29 While docked, the crew performs routine maintenance, including inspecting their Mantus anchor swivel for signs of electrolysis between the stainless steel and galvanized chain.13:48 They also manage fuel logistics by transporting 25 gallons of diesel in jerry cans to supplement the 40-gallon main tank.12:19 The town, historically a French-owned copper mining hub, features unique wooden Victorian architecture and a historic metal church.6:12 After several days of provisioning and local exploration, the crew departs for a 300-mile passage, anchoring overnight at a barren, unsheltered beach along the eastern seaboard of Baja to break up the journey.18:13
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