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Sweet Ruca navigates the narrow, one-mile-wide Canal Smith in Patagonia, completing 16 tacks while sailing upwind against wind and current.19:57 To maintain momentum in a fully loaded cruising boat, the crew drives the vessel low after each tack, easing the mainsail and staysail to build speed and engage the foils before bringing the boat back to a close-hauled course.4:02 This technique prevents the boat from stalling or sideslipping due to over-trimming.11:15 The crew utilizes a staysail on an inner forestay, which simplifies tacking in the confined channel compared to using a larger genoa.19:09 They manage running backstays for the inner forestay, adjusting the windward and leeward lines during each maneuver.2:48 Because local charts lack precision, the crew maintains a safety margin from the shoreline during tacks.3:39 Weather conditions in the fjords shift rapidly, bringing frequent rain and wind funneled through mountains.14:15 Maintaining boat speed through proper sail trim and steering angle is essential for efficient upwind progress in current-dominated channels.

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