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The crew of the catamaran Supernova completes a five-day, 5,000-nautical-mile passage along the Mexican coast, traveling from Puerto Vallarta toward La India Cove.35:10 During the transit, the vessel frequently sails wing-on-wing in light winds, averaging 5.5 knots.35:56 When winds drop below 5 knots, the crew motors using the starboard engine.28:10 To manage downwind sailing, the crew uses a preventer on the mainsail to avoid accidental jibes and periodically adjusts sail configuration as the coastline bends.5:09 The passage includes navigating through areas prone to strong Tehuantepec winds, requiring careful selection of protected anchorages like La India Cove to wait for favorable crossing conditions.26:36 The crew reports successful use of a fishing lure, though they catch no fish during this leg.23:55 They also perform their first mid-ocean swim in calm, glassy conditions.36:25 The vessel reaches a cumulative milestone of 5,000 nautical miles since departing Pendrell Sound, Canada.25:24

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