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The crew of a 38-foot sailboat departs Mopélia, French Polynesia, after a five-week stay, heading toward the remote atoll of Suwarrow.2:32 Navigating the pass at low tide, the vessel experiences calm conditions with approximately 1.5 to 2 knots of current and 3 meters of clearance under the keel.8:40 The passage to Suwarrow covers 580 nautical miles, with an estimated duration of five days under light wind conditions.19:35 During the transit, the crew utilizes a gennaker on a sock system for light-air performance, though the captain expresses a preference for a Code Zero for better stability and durability.14:35 The vessel maintains a speed of 4 knots in 6 knots of true wind, supplemented by engine use to conserve fuel while minimizing RPMs.13:45 The crew discusses the impact of digital tools like No Foreign Land and WhatsApp groups on modern cruising culture, noting a decline in traditional social interactions at anchorages.5:54 The captain sources used sails from Tuchwerkstatt and new sails from Far East Sales in Hong Kong.16:01

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