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The crew of the Swan 37 Echo prepares for a 650-mile passage from Abel Tasman National Park to Tauranga, New Zealand.▶ 4:40 After consulting with a local mentor, the team chooses the East Coast route through the Cook Strait over the West Coast to avoid a developing low-pressure system and the lack of safe harbors along the western shoreline.▶ 6:29 The transit requires timing tidal flows through the Cook Strait to ensure favorable conditions, with a goal of rounding Cape Palliser by Friday morning.▶ 5:47 The crew identifies a potential issue with the reefing lines, which are currently tied to the sail rather than the boom, complicating sail handling.▶ 13:34 Before departing, the crew explores the Abel Tasman National Park, noting the region's dramatic geography and cold water temperatures.▶ 10:07 The planned route includes a potential stop in Napier, with the total journey estimated at approximately four days.▶ 12:56

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