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The crew of the 40-ft sailboat Catalpa departs Darwin, Australia, for a passage to Indonesia across the Timor Sea in November.0:18 The crew encounters persistent light winds and calm seas, forcing them to motor for the majority of the first three days to maintain progress.1:36 During the transit, they monitor weather patterns on radar to navigate around developing storm cells, occasionally adjusting their course to avoid the center of squalls while utilizing the associated wind for sailing.5:45 The crew maintains a two-hour watch rotation at night and wears harnesses during periods of increased wind or storm activity.12:11 They manage fuel consumption carefully due to the reliance on the engine in the doldrums.12:43 The passage involves encounters with local wildlife, including sea snakes and migrating crabs, and the crew utilizes an inflatable stand-up paddleboard during calm periods.7:30 The transit highlights the challenges of timing a passage during the seasonal wind transition, where light air necessitates significant engine use.

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