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Warren and Erica, sailing their 44-foot catamaran, complete a 500-nautical-mile passage from a squally, unsettled convergence zone to Nui.3:18 The crew departs after monitoring satellite imagery for a weather window, initially experiencing 25-knot winds and 8-knot speeds.2:43 The first night of the passage proves difficult, with 25 to 30-knot winds and heavy, uncomfortable seas that prevent sleep and cause significant fatigue.9:40 During the transit, the crew loses two fishing lures to large fish, including one failure of a 120-pound test line.17:36 Upon nearing the destination, the owners identify a tear in their 10-year-old mainsail, prompting plans to coordinate a replacement with Precision Sails.23:32 The passage concludes with a radio check-in to the Nui Yacht Club to confirm a mooring ball reservation and arrival procedures.24:17 The crew notes that the boat requires a thorough freshwater washdown to remove accumulated salt crystallization from all surfaces.22:20

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