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A Pacific Seacraft 34 departs Fiji in August 2023 for a singlehanded passage to Minerva Reef.Watch After completing repairs on engine controls and replacing standing rigging with Dyneema, the vessel clears customs and exits through Malolo Pass.4:48 The route involves navigating Southeast Trades that shift to the east and northeast, requiring a 30-hour motor-sail period to reach the reef.9:20 During the transit, the boat encounters a southern front with driving rain and strong winds, necessitating a triple-reefed main and staysail configuration.19:00 The sailor manages seasickness with Stugeron and utilizes a wind vane for self-steering in close-hauled conditions.16:58 Upon arrival at North Minerva Reef, the boat anchors in the northeast corner over sand in shallow water.23:55 The passage highlights the challenges of upwind sailing in medium-strong conditions and the necessity of monitoring weather fronts when timing arrivals at isolated reef anchorages.

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