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A 44-foot catamaran departs New Zealand for a 1,100-nautical-mile passage to Suva, Fiji, with a planned stop at Minerva Reef.▶ 6:45 The crew encounters a 30-hour weather event featuring sustained winds of 30 to 40 knots, with peak gusts reaching 51 knots and four-meter seas.▶ 11:15 During the storm, the vessel loses deck cushions, an outdoor chair, and interior items, while the crew relies on a headsail only.▶ 12:04 Following the heavy weather, the crew experiences a period of calm, allowing for fishing and swimming, before facing a final stretch of headwinds that force the boat to tack repeatedly, significantly reducing the distance made good.▶ 15:40 The passage concludes with an arrival at Minerva Reef after seven to 10 days at sea.▶ 20:55 The host manages the vessel and crew without his usual sailing partner, Erica, who remained in New Zealand due to an injury.▶ 7:05 Post-passage inspections reveal undisclosed structural damage requiring repairs before the final leg to Fiji.▶ 23:56

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