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Triteia departs Waikiki for a 27-nautical-mile passage to Pokai Bay on the west side of Oahu to avoid forecasted 25-knot trade winds on the island's windward north shore.1:59 The owner uses PredictWind to monitor weather, identifying a dangerous lee shore risk for the upcoming Wednesday through Friday period.0:53 During the transit, the vessel motorsails in light winds off Barber's Point while the owner monitors a VHF radio report of a possible aircraft crash near Cayana Point.5:29 Despite the report, no wreckage is sighted.11:36 Upon arrival at Pokai Bay, the vessel anchors in 10 feet of water behind a breakwater with 50 feet of chain deployed.11:07 The anchor drags initially, requiring a reset in an area noted for poor visibility and difficult holding.12:40 The anchorage offers protection from swell and proximity to an ancient temple site.12:56

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