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Ivo and Dajana sail their boat, Silcap, from Baja California, Mexico, to the Marquesas Islands, covering 1,920 nautical miles in two weeks.6:48 The departure features 3-meter swells and beam seas that cause the vessel to roll heavily.0:57 After five days of light winds, the crew rigs the genoa with a whisker pole to sail downwind in a wing-on-wing configuration.2:29 To conserve battery power and reduce wear on the autopilot, the crew hand-steers for several hours daily.2:51 During the passage, they encounter frequent squalls and use a solar oven to cook fresh bonito.2:22 Upon reaching 127 degrees west longitude, the crew crosses the equator and celebrates with champagne.4:20 After 21 days at sea, they arrive at the Bay of Virgins in Fatu Hiva at 2:00 a.m. and anchor in the dark.8:15 The crew relies on manual steering and sail trim adjustments to maintain speed during light-wind conditions.

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