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Ben and Alie visit Swallow Cave in Tonga, accessing the site via a four-mile dinghy trip.Watch The cave features significant surge, clear water, and diverse marine life, with tour crowds departing by 3 p.m. The pair later visits a floating bar in Tonga to experience an "upside down margarita" before preparing for a 450-mile passage to Fiji.8:23 They plan for a three-day transit with a forecast of steady 15-knot winds on a broad reach, avoiding dead downwind sailing to prevent rolling.13:39 Because their Starlink system is non-functional, they anticipate a period of total disconnection.11:01 They depart Tonga at noon, covering 40 miles on the first day, and intend to jibe once to adjust their course toward Fiji.13:31 They prioritize reaching Fiji before the onset of the cyclone season, citing the region's reputation for accessible surf and anchorages.11:26

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