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A crew sails from Cuba to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, during a summer heatwave, contending with light winds and the northward-flowing Gulf Stream.2:58 During the crossing, the autopilot struggles to maintain a course in 30-to-45-degree apparent winds and swell, forcing the crew to hand-steer periodically.18:05 The vessel maintains a water speed of eight knots, but the current reduces their speed over ground to four knots.19:01 Fishing efforts yield barracuda and two tuna, and the crew encounters a large pod of dolphins.5:29 Upon arrival in Isla Mujeres, the crew explores the island by scooter, visiting a Mayan temple and an ice bar to manage the high temperatures.10:56 The crew plans to continue south to Cozumel and then Belize, monitoring weather windows closely due to the onset of hurricane season.11:11

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