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S/V Quetzal departs the St. Augustine Municipal Marina Mooring Field after a 31-day stay, heading south toward Cape Canaveral.0:09 The crew navigates through the Bridge of Lions to reach the Atlantic Ocean, anticipating light winds and significant engine use.0:31 Ten hours into the passage, the vessel has covered 55 nautical miles.2:18 Sailing conditions fluctuate, requiring frequent transitions between engine power and sail.2:26 The crew experiences two hours of sailing after exiting the inlet, followed by intermittent periods of motoring as wind speeds vary.2:40 By 10 p.m., a beam wind allows the boat to maintain a speed of six knots on a port tack.3:03 The wind veers toward the stern, but forecasts suggest it will diminish by 2 a.m., necessitating further engine use to complete the remaining 50 nautical miles to Port Canaveral.3:17 The passage features shifting wind directions and light air, forcing a reliance on the engine to maintain progress toward warmer waters.

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