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The crew departs South Minerva Reef for a 452-mile passage to Savusavu, Fiji, navigating 15 to 30-knot southerly and southwesterly winds.11:27 To manage the downwind conditions, they initially consider a broad-reach zigzag pattern to improve comfort and speed, but reject the strategy after calculating it would add 100 miles to the journey.20:30 Instead, they sail directly downwind using a poled-out genoa and a triple-reefed mainsail.20:49 Despite initial concerns about heavy swells and rolling, the boat maintains a steady 4.7 to 5.4-knot average speed, which the crew finds manageable for cooking and living.16:58 They monitor weather forecasts via Starlink and adjust their course by 30 degrees to mitigate the motion of the swell.12:33 The passage requires careful navigation through reef-strewn waters near the destination.10:50 The crew emphasizes the importance of flexibility during long passages, noting that heading off-angle for short periods can provide necessary relief from uncomfortable sea states.21:22

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