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The crew of SV Delos completes a seven-day offshore passage to Panama, navigating through 50-knot winds and heavy swells. To maintain speed and stability while sailing deep downwind, the crew deploys long poles on the side decks, using a four-line control system—topper, downhaul, foreguy, and afterguy—to stabilize the jib.3:27 During the sail change, a timing error with the foreguy causes the pole to snap back, resulting in a head injury to a crew member.5:47 The passage includes navigating around Nicaragua, where the crew disables the AIS and runs dark to avoid potential pirate activity.23:14 Technical challenges include a freezer failure and managing sail trim during frequent squalls.22:53 The crew practices celestial navigation using a sextant and reduction sheets to determine latitude.21:11 Upon arrival, the vessel clears customs in Panama.25:22 The passage serves as a training experience for new crew members, covering hand-steering by stars, sail handling, and open-ocean swimming while being towed by the boat.22:15

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