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A Prout Ltd. Snowgoose 37 Elite catamaran completes a 90-mile coastal passage from Bermagui to Jervis Bay, New South Wales, navigating 20- to 30-knot winds and a challenging sea state caused by the East Australian Current.0:08 The crew encounters steep, overturning waves created by the southerly wind opposing the north-flowing current.4:28 During the transit, the crew maintains one-hour watch rotations and manages the boat under a Genoa alone before deploying a double-reefed mainsail to improve performance in shifting conditions.6:32 The vessel experiences a brief technical issue when the Genoa backs unexpectedly, but the crew corrects the sail trim without incident.8:57 After 18 hours of sailing, the boat arrives at an anchorage near Jervis Bay at 2:00 a.m. The crew emphasizes the importance of conservative sail plans and constant weather monitoring when navigating coastal waters with strong currents.20:56

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