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Warren and Erica depart Kauai, Hawaii, aboard their sailing catamaran to begin a multi-week passage toward Washington.Watch To avoid a high-pressure system, the crew plans to sail due north toward Alaska for the first half of the trip before turning west toward the Pacific Northwest.2:17 Before clearing the islands, the crew sails along the NaPali Coast, completing a travel trifecta that includes previous hiking and helicopter tours of the area.4:45 The initial days of the passage feature calm winds and smooth seas, though the crew encounters persistent seabirds attempting to roost on the rigging.11:14 During the third day of the transit, the wind drops completely, and a fish strikes the line, resulting in the loss of the lure and fishing gear.14:38 The crew anticipates colder temperatures as they head north, marking a transition from years of tropical sailing.15:31

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