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The crew of the sailboat Atlas departs Suva, Fiji, on July 2, 2024, after a 20-day refit, heading west toward Pacific Harbour.1:14 The 25.6-mile coastal passage requires navigating through reef passages, where the crew expresses concern over missing or damaged navigation buoys and the difficulty of spotting reef hazards in windy conditions.1:30 The boat maintains an easterly wind of 10 to 15 knots, allowing for downwind sailing under the genoa.2:05 During the transit, the top of a winch fails, which the crew replaces with a salvaged unit purchased in Suva.4:05 Upon reaching the vicinity of Pacific Harbour, the crew struggles to find a sheltered anchorage, eventually tacking to reach a protected bay.8:30 The following day, the crew plans a 40- to 55-mile passage further west along the coast of Viti Levu, aiming to reach a secure reef-protected anchorage before nightfall.14:27

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