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Garrett, Ruth, and crew member Kinsey anchor their home-built boat, Rediviva, in Bahía de los Ángeles in the Northern Sea of Cortez during the summer.2:21 The crew spends the season buddy-boating with the lighter, more responsive vessel Saoirse, utilizing the area as a home base while waiting for prevailing winds to shift from southerly to northerly for a southward passage.2:26 Activities include searching for whale sharks, dining at local establishments like Playa Blanca, and hosting potlucks on the beach.7:39 The crew also experiments with sailing Saoirse, comparing its sensitive helm and performance in light wind to the heavier, more stable Rediviva.12:06 They utilize Starlink for internet connectivity and observe a Falcon 9 rocket launch.9:26 The season concludes with plans to head south, despite the threat of late-season hurricanes in the region.23:26

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