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Adam and Luke sail their Prout Ltd. Snowgoose 37 Elite, named Chequers, on a 720-mile passage from Fiji to New Caledonia.24:30 The crew encounters 20- to 25-knot winds and 3-metre swells, forcing them to double-reef the mainsail and deploy a small portion of the genoa.10:42 During a night of heavy weather, the mainsail binds on the lazy jacks, which the crew identifies as a liability in offshore conditions.12:02 To manage the boat in steep, confused seas, they heave-to, finding the vessel stable and comfortable in that configuration.12:21 Throughout the four-day transit, the crew maintains an average speed of 5.6 knots while navigating shipping lanes and reef systems upon arrival.24:57 Despite initial concerns regarding the boat's motion and slamming in beam reaches, the vessel performs reliably in trade wind conditions.22:07 The passage concludes with an arrival in New Caledonia after dark, confirming the boat's capability for offshore cruising.22:45

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