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The crew of the 45-ft catamaran Supernova departs Mexico for a 1,100-mile passage to Panama City, navigating the Gulf of Tehuantepec after waiting for the seasonal Papagayo winds to subside.0:41 During the six-day transit, the crew encounters multiple squalls with wind speeds reaching 30 knots, necessitating sail reduction and course alterations to avoid lightning and heavy weather.32:35 The vessel maintains a mix of motoring and sailing, often in light air, while crossing the Gulf of Fonseca and passing the coasts of Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.28:48 Off the Nicaraguan coast, an unidentified fishing boat without AIS tracking maneuvers within 50 meters of the catamaran, prompting the crew to engage both engines and increase speed to 12 knots to break away.49:04 The crew manages onboard systems, including solar panels and a speedometer transducer, while maintaining a split-watch schedule.12:12 They bypass potential stops in Costa Rica to maintain momentum toward the Panama Canal.53:31

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