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The 40-ft sailboat *Houdini* encounters an unforecasted 50-knot lightning storm while anchored at Punta Mita, Mexico.16:28 The high winds cause the vessel to swing, putting extreme stress on the bowsprit and severing the anchor bridle due to sharp edges on the hawsehole.20:30 The crew manages to hold position despite the lack of weather warnings, though the anchor subsequently becomes fouled in 24 feet of sand.17:52 To retrieve it without damaging the bowsprit, the crew uses a diver to inspect the anchor and then transfers the load to a deck cleat to break the suction.22:05 The vessel also experiences a hydraulic steering leak, which the owner attributes to the autopilot arm bumping the hose, necessitating a longer hose and a new clamp.3:49 The owner emphasizes the importance of maintaining chafe gear on anchor bridles and keeping the boat prepared for sudden weather shifts.20:08 Proper instruction techniques for novice crew members include maintaining a calm, assertive demeanor rather than shouting.26:50

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