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Eze and Chilu depart Key Biscayne, Florida, on a multi-day passage toward New York, navigating the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf Stream.1:40 The crew encounters heavy rain and shifting winds, forcing them to reef sails and navigate through storm cells.13:13 During the transit, the boat’s autopilot fails twice, leaving the crew to troubleshoot electrical connections and instrument resets while managing the vessel in rough seas.21:09 They consider diverting to St. Augustine for repairs but ultimately continue their original route after the autopilot resumes function.27:31 To maintain weather monitoring and radar access beyond the 12-mile coastal limit, the crew switches their Starlink subscription from a terrestrial plan to a pay-per-gigabyte oceanic service.16:23 The passage includes managing life lines on deck and navigating high-traffic channels near Miami.11:46 The crew reports reaching speeds of 11 knots under sail before encountering a series of large, steep waves that challenge the vessel's stability.18:49

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