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A cruising couple checks into the port of entry at Niuatoputapu, Tonga, after an overnight passage.3:13 The arrival process requires flying the Q flag and waiting for local officials to board the vessel for clearance.2:07 Following a government-sponsored island tour and a home-cooked meal with local residents, the crew departs to maintain their schedule toward New Zealand, citing unfavourable wind shifts forecast for the following days.7:15 During the subsequent coastal transit, the crew experiences multiple high-intensity fishing encounters while trolling.21:33 They hook a large marlin, which they successfully release, and lose several other lures to aggressive strikes.17:50 The crew notes that their Coppercoat antifouling paint requires periodic maintenance, particularly around the waterline, after accumulating growth during a stay in American Samoa.6:52 They maintain speeds of 7 to 8 knots in 13 to 15 knots of wind, noting that the vessel performs significantly better with a clean hull.20:48

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