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Two families sailing a 50-foot catamaran from Indonesia to Australia navigate an 11-day passage, managing engine-assisted travel, fishing, and crew health.0:28 The crew of *Catalpa* and *SV Nalukai* monitor weather windows to avoid headwinds, using a satellite phone to adjust their course based on current data.18:23 During the transit, the crew encounters long commercial fishing nets, requiring careful navigation to avoid entanglement.24:10 Upon reaching Thursday Island, pandemic-era restrictions prevent the crew from going ashore, limiting their stop to refueling.35:25 As they continue toward Cairns, the crew encounters rougher conditions and one member develops a leg infection identified as cellulitis or staph, requiring a course of antibiotics from a local pharmacy.49:27 Night watches involve monitoring engine temperatures, checking for nearby vessels, and maintaining a lookout for obstacles.26:10 The passage concludes with the crew adjusting their heading to optimize their angle of sail as they approach the Australian coast.58:54

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