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Adam and Luke depart Nandi, Fiji, on a 700-mile passage to New Caledonia aboard their catamaran, Chequers.4:35 After clearing customs and immigration, the crew encounters immediate challenges, including a jammed dinghy halyard that requires a mast climb to resolve.4:01 The route requires navigating a reef system before heading into open ocean, where the crew monitors a developing low-pressure system that threatens to bring 25-to-30-knot winds and unfavourable angles.4:55 To manage the expected heavy weather and maintain stability, the crew prioritises weight distribution by filling water tanks and reefing the mainsail early.17:43 Despite a malfunctioning AIS with a limited two-to-three-mile range, they maintain a steady pace while adjusting sail plans to double-reefed main and reduced genoa as wind speeds increase to 21 knots.18:49 The passage serves as a test of the vessel's structural integrity in offshore conditions.

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