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The crew prepares for a passage north from Costa Rica towards Baja, Mexico, during the April 2020 COVID-19 lockdown.0:43 Local restrictions prohibit beach access and swimming, forcing the crew to seek isolated anchorages.1:14 During a coastal hop, the crew encounters dolphins and experiences consistent 20-knot winds.9:44 While sailing, they perform a reefing manoeuvre on the mainsail to improve balance and reduce rudder pressure, successfully maintaining speed after the adjustment.16:14 The crew debates whether to complete the journey in two shorter legs or a single 90-mile overnight passage.4:14 They ultimately navigate through the wind, managing sail trim and tacking as needed to reach their destination. The experience highlights the challenges of coastal cruising under pandemic-related movement restrictions and the necessity of adapting sail plans to changing wind conditions.

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