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Holly and crew member Dan sail their boat, *Gekko*, through the reef islands of Vanuatu, where they observe local men milling large trees for a resort using only chainsaws.0:17 The crew spends two days kiting in 20-to-25-knot winds near a reef, launching from mangroves to manage the boat's limited deck space.15:51 During this period, Holly repairs a faulty stop solenoid on the engine by rerunning a wire from the ignition switch, using a repurposed solar panel wire and a spade connector.10:14 After the repairs, the pair departs for a 30-mile passage to Crab, navigating a reef-lined pass using satellite charts because Navionics data is inaccurate.20:38 The transit involves managing squalls with two reefs in the main and a full jib.21:32 The crew relies on canned and dried goods for provisions as they head north toward Luganville.23:05

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