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Huub prepares for a solo 4,000-mile Pacific crossing by staging final logistics in Boca Chica, Panama, and the nearby Parida Islands. Navigating the approach to Boca Chica requires caution due to murky water, tidal shifts, and uncharted rocks that remain submerged at high tide.▶ 3:08 To ensure fuel quality and cost-efficiency, he opts to transport diesel by truck from a gas station rather than purchasing it at a local marina, citing concerns about fuel age and a 70-to-80-cent-per-gallon price markup.▶ 5:05 He secures an additional 50% of his standard fuel capacity to account for the initial 7-to-10-day transit toward the Galapagos.▶ 7:55 Provisions are limited in the area, requiring multiple stops to source fresh vegetables and eggs.▶ 9:08 Maintenance tasks include resealing leaking windows and addressing a damaged computer screen before departure.▶ 10:45 The crew concludes their final joint trip in the Parida Islands before Huub clears customs in Boca Chica to begin the solo passage.▶ 14:19

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