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Gerard and Jacqueline depart Medana Bay Marina in Lombok, Indonesia, for a 1,200-nautical-mile passage to Cocos (Keeling) Islands.0:34 The crew clears customs with local assistance before transiting the Lombok Strait, where they encounter heavy shipping traffic and a strong following current.2:47 During the first 24 hours, Avanti maintains speeds near 10 knots, though wind-against-current conditions create uncomfortable, steep seas.4:39 By day two, the crew poles out the genoa to sail wing-on-wing in lighter 12-to-14-knot winds.7:34 On the fourth night, the vessel encounters a series of squalls, with wind speeds reaching a consistent 30 to 35 knots and four-meter swells.12:35 The crew manages the conditions by reefing the main sail early and monitoring the wind instrument for bird interference.11:05 Despite the initial seasickness and boisterous conditions in the strait, the vessel averages nearly 200 nautical miles per day during the first leg of the crossing.7:12

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