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During a Pacific Ocean passage, the crew of Songbird experiences an autopilot malfunction while running wing-on-wing in strong winds.7:50 The failure causes the mainsail to backwind, forcing the boat into a severe heel.7:59 To regain control, the skipper drops the headsail and double-reefs the mainsail.8:23 The crew notes that the harness tether hindered movement while working at the mast during the recovery.10:16 Throughout the transit, the boat maintains a wing-on-wing configuration to stay on course, which results in significant rolling motion.3:31 The crew catches a tuna using a hand line, providing a meal during the multi-day trip.6:04 Navigation relies on a chart plotter, though the skipper discusses the merits of minimal technology based on previous experience with paper charts and sextants.11:27 By the end of the third day, the crew reports consistent progress despite increased swell and intermittent connectivity issues with their Starlink system.14:34

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