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A crew sailing from Costa Rica to Mexico experiences extended periods of calm in the Pacific Ocean, forcing them to rely on motors and favourable currents to maintain forward progress.3:11 During light-wind conditions, the boat averages between 2 and 6 knots, occasionally drifting while the crew waits for wind shifts.3:07 To manage power consumption, the crew hand-steers to conserve battery life, as the sail configuration blocks solar panels from charging the system.17:08 The crew utilises the downtime to perform meal prep, swim, and observe marine life, including dolphins and turtles.5:16 Despite the lack of consistent wind, the vessel maintains a variable daily pace, ranging from 20 to 110 miles depending on the breeze and current.16:27 The crew anticipates several more days of light winds before reaching a region with more consistent trade winds.17:38

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