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After a four-month work period in Switzerland, the owners of an Océanis 40 returned to their vessel in Fiji to resume their circumnavigation.▶ 0:00 The boat remained secure through Category 3 Cyclone Bayanu, sustaining no structural damage, though the crew encountered minor issues with corroded door hinges and general cleaning requirements.▶ 0:43 The transit to Fiji involved significant administrative hurdles, including a last-minute ESTA visa renewal at the airport and a mandatory proof-of-onward-travel requirement that forced the purchase of an expensive, unused flight to Vanuatu.▶ 7:23 Upon arrival, the crew managed a temporary power outage at their rental accommodation and performed maintenance on the boat, including installing the bimini and lazy bag, cleaning the deck with oxalic acid-based products, and repairing interior door hinges with salvaged parts.▶ 6:19 They also decided to donate their inflatable kayak to a local guardian to prioritize storage space for a folding bicycle.▶ 19:12

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