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A cruising couple anchored off Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica, experiences a sudden 38-knot squall while at anchor in the Golfé Dulce.7:05 The wind speed increases from 8 knots to nearly 40 knots in approximately 10 seconds, accompanied by heavy rain.7:19 The crew engages the boat's engines as a precaution against dragging and to ensure the motors remain operational in the event of a nearby lightning strike or electromagnetic pulse.8:02 The wind subsides to 22 knots shortly after the initial gust.8:26 During their stay in the Osa Peninsula, the crew encounters local government restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the closure of national parks and beaches, which prevents them from accessing shore-based trails.3:30 They navigate shallow waters during a minus tide while using a dinghy to pick up a new crew member.10:14 The couple monitors international maritime travel restrictions, noting that other regions like French Polynesia have implemented strict lockdowns for cruisers, and they decide to remain flexible regarding their planned passage to Mexico.14:10

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