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The crew of the 40-ft sailboat Atlas completes a coastal passage along the North Island of New Zealand, sailing from Manganui toward the Bay of Islands.2:06 After enduring a 50-knot storm on a mooring in Manganui, the crew experiences varied wind conditions ranging from 8 to 25 knots.0:52 They utilize a new fully battened mainsail and a poled-out Genoa, noting significant performance improvements in speed and stability compared to their previous sail inventory.3:16 The route involves navigating coastal headlands and managing gusty winds funneling off the land, which necessitates frequent reefing adjustments, including a third reef in the mainsail.21:48 The passage covers approximately 50 miles of the North Island circuit, characterized by significant swell and shifting wind patterns typical of the region.2:22 The crew plans to remain in the Bay of Islands to prepare the vessel for a 1,200-mile offshore passage to Fiji.25:28 New sails with improved cut and shape provide better speed and reduced heel in beam-reaching conditions.20:20

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