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Nike prepares for a 260-mile passage from El Salvador to Mexico, a journey expected to last three nights.13:03 Before departure, she cleans the hull of her boat, Carl, and organises essential gear, including an Iridium satellite phone, camera equipment, and a grab bag.2:03 A local pilot, Pablo, assists with the initial departure from the anchorage.7:23 The first leg involves motoring in light winds, with the Genoa deployed to reduce engine RPM while maintaining a speed of 4.6 to 4.7 knots.10:21 During the transit, she encounters a GPS-to-VHF connection issue and monitors traffic, including cargo ships, while lacking an active AIS transmitter.11:12 As the passage progresses, conditions shift from calm, foggy weather to a sudden, rapid increase in wind speed, reaching 20 to 25 knots as a storm develops off the coast.11:39 She prepares for potential high winds, noting the area's history of sudden, intense squalls.15:22

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