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A solo sailor transits the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji, navigating steep reef shelves and shifting wind patterns.0:29 While anchored near Manuriki Island, the sailor encounters two endangered zebra sharks while snorkelling.22:37 Later that evening, a sudden northerly wind shift forces an emergency nighttime departure from a lee shore, as the boat drifts dangerously close to shallow coral.24:33 Using satellite charts for navigation, the sailor motors to a deeper, protected anchorage in 45 feet of water to wait out the night.26:23 The passage includes a stop at Denarau for provisioning, where the sailor coordinates with another cruiser, known as the Old Sea Dog, for a dinghy tow into the marina.12:04 Technical challenges include managing a vibrating engine and performing temporary sail repairs with string while awaiting proper hardware.21:06 The sailor emphasises the importance of timing departures around sunrise to navigate coral-dense waters and avoid headwind-prone land breezes.6:21

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