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Javi sails from El Hierro to La Palma, covering 55 miles in a direct passage that avoids the typical route via La Gomera and Tenerife.0:17 The crew utilizes a low-pressure system west of the Canary Islands to maintain a favorable wind angle, though they encounter shifting winds that force a transition from a reach to a beat.0:39 Despite light winds of approximately 10 knots, the boat maintains speeds of 6.5 knots due to calm seas.7:08 Upon arrival at the Marina de La Palma, Javi addresses a fuel leak caused by a failing gasket on the diesel tank inspection port.9:58 He repairs the seal on both the starboard and port tanks by creating a new gasket using Sika 291 elastic sealant, a method previously successful for his water tanks.10:43 The crew notes that renting a car through the local company Transhierro is essential for visiting El Hierro, as the port of La Estaca is located 10 kilometers from the town of Valverde.4:43

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