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A 100-mile passage across the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, begins in Tauranga with a planned route south around East Cape.1:46 The crew monitors weather forecasts for a week, anticipating a northerly airflow to facilitate the transit.2:24 While sailing, they test Starlink connectivity and adjust sail trim to balance the boat, ultimately reefing the mainsail rather than the Genoa to improve performance and reduce heel.6:05 They pass White Island, the site of a 2019 volcanic eruption, and observe light smoke.11:18 During the night, light winds and a foul current cause the autopilot, nicknamed Jim Bob, to struggle with steering, forcing manual intervention.18:24 As they approach East Cape, the crew encounters choppy conditions with 12 to 14 knots of apparent wind.20:36 They navigate the gap between the island and the mainland, timing their arrival to minimize the impact of a 1.4-knot foul tide.20:24 Reefing the mainsail while maintaining a large headsail improves boat balance and comfort in varying wind conditions.10:51

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