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Holly and her sister Tiga navigate the Yasawa and Mamanuca island groups in Fiji aboard the sailboat GEKKO.0:53 The pair manages frequent anchorage changes to maintain protection as a weather system shifts winds from the northeast to the northwest.13:13 During a 36-mile transit, they encounter light winds and rain, forcing them to motor-sail while managing squalls.17:48 When anchoring in deep, reef-strewn waters, they navigate crowded conditions by wedging the boat into a small sand patch.11:15 To visit a local village in Savu Savu, they prepare by purchasing kava and practicing the proper way to wrap a sulu to cover their knees.14:52 The crew also manages provisioning in Nandi, where they source farm-fresh eggs that require regular flipping for storage without refrigeration.5:09 After reaching the Blue Lagoon, the boat remains stationary for a period of calm weather.19:24 Holly later secures the GEKKO in an undisclosed location to travel by van through New Zealand, where she oversees a full engine replacement for the vessel.21:45

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