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Gerard and Jacqueline sail their yacht Avanti across the Mozambique Channel, departing from Madagascar toward Richards Bay, South Africa.0:18 The crew maintains a daily routine of reviewing weather router emails to plan their passage.0:44 During the transit, they encounter a magnetic anomaly causing the compass to deviate by 20 degrees.2:18 Light winds and glassy seas force the crew to motor for 15 hours, necessitating a transfer of fuel from deck-stored jerry cans to the day tank.4:03 The crew monitors fuel consumption closely, noting that they may need to stop in Mozambique for refueling if current usage rates continue.4:20 Maintenance tasks include troubleshooting an intermittent port-side navigation light and patching chafe holes in the spinnaker sock with sail repair tape.4:33 As they approach the African coast, favorable currents and 10 knots of wind allow for wing-on-wing sailing at 4.5 to 7 knots.6:48 They bypass the planned stop at Ilha do Fogo due to calm weather, opting to continue toward Bazaruto.7:33

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