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The crew of the sailing vessel Paragon departs Vivero, Spain, for a 300-nautical-mile passage across the Bay of Biscay to the Gulf du Morbihan, France.1:15 To plan the transit, the owners analyze weather models on PredictWind, prioritizing favorable wind direction over sea state.1:43 The forecast indicates a broad reach with 15-knot winds, though it also predicts significant rain and two-to-three-meter waves for nearly half the duration of the trip.3:12 Despite concerns regarding the Bay of Biscay’s reputation for difficult conditions and warnings from other cruisers, the crew chooses to depart to avoid the increased motoring time associated with waiting for calmer seas.15:41 Upon clearing the Vivero inlet, the vessel maintains a speed of 5.6 to 7 knots under sail, with the crew managing the mainsail with a single reef.18:48 The passage aims to minimize fuel consumption by relying on wind power for the three-day journey.19:27

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