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The crew of Supernova completes a two-night passage from Turtle Bay to Magdalena Bay, Mexico, while managing a malfunctioning GPS speed sensor.7:14 During the transit, the crew catches multiple yellowfin tuna using hand lines and observes humpback whales near the boat.10:37 The vessel maintains a broad reach in 10–20 knots of wind, with the crew adjusting sail configurations—including reefing the jib and using the staysail—to balance speed and comfort.22:02 An electrical issue causes the Garmin instrument to report erroneous speeds over ground of 12–14 knots, though water speed remains accurate at 6 knots.20:37 The crew relies on mobile phone GPS as a backup for navigation.21:02 Upon arrival at Magdalena Bay, the crew prepares to enter the wide bay entrance at sunrise.23:19 The passage concludes with the boat successfully reaching the anchorage, where the crew plans to explore and free dive.24:00

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