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During a coastal passage from Cartagena to Santa Marta, Colombia, the catamaran Supernova encounters a severe, stationary lightning storm at night.0:12 The crew experiences wind gusts increasing rapidly from near-calm to 30 knots.24:52 Fearing a direct lightning strike, the crew shuts down non-essential electronics, wraps mobile devices in aluminum foil, and stores them in the refrigerator to protect against electromagnetic pulses.29:16 They operate both mechanical engines simultaneously to ensure propulsion redundancy in case of an electrical failure.28:14 During the storm, the crew discovers the roller-furling mainsail has partially unfurled due to wind pressure and secures it manually.31:18 The vessel maintains a speed of approximately 7 knots under power throughout the event.26:34 Upon arrival in Santa Marta, the crew anchors outside the marina after failing to establish contact via radio or phone to secure a slip for customs clearance.38:37

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