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The crew of the 39-foot Crowther Windspeed catamaran *Trade Runner* sails from a mainland anchorage on Sumbawa, Indonesia, to Moyo Island.Watch During the 30-mile transit, the vessel encounters 15-knot winds on the nose.1:23 To maintain comfort and safety for their six-month-old infant, Eli, the crew sails conservatively with two reefs in the main and a reefed headsail, maintaining speeds of 8 to 9 knots in 11 to 12 knots of true wind.2:13 Upon arrival at Moyo Island, the family hikes to the Matajitu waterfall.3:05 The trail proves too rugged for their stroller, requiring them to carry the infant for the duration of the trek.5:22 Despite initial concerns regarding the hike's duration, sun exposure, and the lack of supplies, the crew successfully navigates the excursion by prioritizing the infant's routine and basic needs.7:59

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