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A 1300-mile passage from the Society Islands to Samoa marks the first major offshore voyage for the catamaran Chequers.0:15 The crew departs during cyclone season, opting for a northerly route to avoid potential storm systems.3:14 During the initial days, the vessel encounters light trade winds, averaging 4 to 6 knots, though a squall brings 30-knot gusts and heavy rain.11:02 The crew identifies a tear in the Genoa, necessitating a reef to reduce tension until they reach their destination.17:08 Operational challenges include undersized Genoa sheets that complicate furling in high winds, and a lack of proper cookware, which forces the crew to manage hot pans without handles.11:08 The route includes a potential stop at Suwarrow Atoll, a remote bird sanctuary, before reaching the final port of entry in Apia, Samoa.3:36 The passage highlights the differences in comfort and performance between their current catamaran and their previous monohull, Atlas.16:10

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