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The crew of the sailing vessel Catalpa navigates a multi-day passage through Indonesian waters, traveling from Labuan Bajo toward Wakatobi.2:51 The transit covers approximately 280 nautical miles, requiring several stops at intermediate anchorages due to light winds and inaccurate weather forecasts.7:21 During the passage, the crew motor-sails in calm conditions, occasionally encountering squalls with wind speeds reaching 20 to 22 knots.9:48 Lacking onboard radar, the crew coordinates with a buddy boat, Nalukai, to share radar data and wind instrument readings during storm cells.16:21 The crew monitors weather patterns using PredictWind to plan their route and timing.14:24 While attempting to reach an uncharted island for a birthday celebration, the crew scouts a potential anchorage via dinghy before deciding to anchor in 30-meter depths.18:59 The passage involves managing fuel consumption, fishing, and navigating around fish aggregating devices (FADs).11:34 The crew emphasizes the necessity of caution during seasonal weather transitions, noting that previous squalls caused gear damage, including a shredded screecher and steering failure.16:33

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