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Anissia and Tom navigate from Linton to the San Blas islands, encountering challenging conditions including high winds reaching 40 knots and significant sea states.11:44 The autopilot’s hydraulic system fails, forcing manual steering during the passage.12:56 Navionics charts show discrepancies in the San Blas region, occasionally indicating the vessel is on a reef when depth sounders show 7 to 12 meters of water.14:58 The crew relies on visual navigation and vigilance to avoid hazards in the reef-heavy area.14:51 During the transit, the crew hosts friends for 15 days to test the boat's performance under sail.12:07 While anchored near Chichime, the crew experiences uncomfortable conditions due to north-northwest winds, which leave the anchorage exposed compared to typical trade wind patterns.14:01 The crew performs routine maintenance and provisioning in Linton, including laundry and refueling, before continuing their route.12:31

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