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A 44-foot catamaran navigates the waters of Tonga, sailing from the capital of Nuku'alofa toward the Vava'u island group to host visiting friends.0:39 The crew encounters ideal sailing conditions with 18 knots of wind and flat seas, allowing for full mainsail deployment after a month of heavy weather.4:36 During the passage, the crew observes approximately 50 whales.9:59 Upon reaching Nuku'alofa after dark, the vessel anchors in a large, sand-bottomed bay.10:59 To avoid a difficult dinghy transit in the dark, the crew arranges a ferry to transport their guests from town to the boat.15:05 The group then proceeds to a shallow, remote island, using OpenCPN for navigation to avoid coral heads.16:36 The owners maintain a lighthearted atmosphere by tricking their guests into believing they are manually steering the boat while the autopilot is actually engaged.17:28 The trip serves as the staging ground for a planned marriage proposal.13:18

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