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Nike, sailing the boat Carl, and Paul, sailing the vessel Yerba Buena, transit from Bahia Tamarindo in the Golfo de Fonseca to the Riquilisco estuary.0:23 The pair time their arrival for slack high tide to navigate a shallow, reef-strewn entrance characterised by breaking waves.1:34 Nike prepares for the passage by securing her dog, Puga, inside the cabin and locking the companionway to prevent water ingress.2:45 Upon arrival, the crew encounters breaking waves that require precise steering to avoid broaching, though the waves prove less powerful than they initially appeared.5:11 Nike notes that the Pelagic Autopilot maintains control during the subsequent transit through the estuary’s strong currents.6:12 The vessels reach the Riquilisco anchorage, which is protected by mangroves and surrounded by volcanoes.8:41 The passage confirms that timing an entrance for slack high tide and maintaining a low sea state are critical for navigating bar-protected estuaries.1:34

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