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A 43-ft Nordicat sailboat navigates the California coast from San Francisco to Monterey Bay, contending with heavy fog, 30-knot winds, and 8-to-10-foot seas.13:13 The crew utilizes radar for visibility while transiting the Golden Gate Bridge and approaching Monterey.1:41 During the passage, they motor-sail at 7.5 knots, encountering significant swell near Pigeon Point.11:54 The vessel’s custom autopilot system, integrated with B&G components, maintains course during the transit.5:40 Upon arrival in Monterey, the crew struggles to dock in a narrow slip due to high winds and lack of a bow thruster, eventually securing an end-tie berth.20:17 Maintenance tasks include replacing a thin headsail furling line with a 10mm line to reduce friction and installing a second bifacial solar panel on the stern rails to address power deficits.8:46 The crew plans to wait for a weather window to round Big Sur and Point Conception, aiming to reach Mexico within a 17-day timeframe to accommodate visa requirements.15:48

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