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The crew of a cruising sailboat makes an 80-nautical-mile overnight passage from an anchorage near Mako Guy Island to Suva, Fiji.1:41 Navigating the reef-strewn waters requires careful planning to maintain sufficient leeway from the reef on the starboard side while beating into south-easterly winds.4:21 The vessel relies on new sails from Boat Shed Sailmakers to maintain a close-hauled angle, eventually tacking to improve their position.6:30 The crew manages wind shifts and varying speeds, including a period of light air, to time their arrival at the Levu Passage for daylight entry into Suva Harbour.11:23 Upon arrival, they note the industrial nature of the capital and the extreme, sudden depth changes characteristic of Fijian waters.18:47 To address ongoing power management issues caused by high temperatures and increased electrical loads from a new fridge-freezer, the crew plans to upgrade their solar array by replacing a 180-watt panel with a 440-watt unit and extending their stainless steel solar arch.20:13

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