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Nova Vita, a cruising sailboat, is transiting the North Atlantic from the Azores toward Plymouth, UK, in June 2026.1:45 Seven to eight days into the passage, the crew navigates through shifting weather systems, alternating between light airs and 20-knot gusts that create steep, choppy seas.11:38 To prevent rig damage from flogging sails in light, rolling conditions, the crew maintains a triple-reefed mainsail and reduced headsail, prioritizing boat preservation over speed.6:39 The vessel relies on a wind vane for steering during sailing legs and switches to the engine when crossing windless patches identified on weather forecasts.15:32 The crew reports success testing Lomo foul-weather gear in cold, wet, and rainy conditions.8:49 Despite the grey, overcast weather and occasional lumpy seas, the boat maintains a steady course toward the UK, with approximately 700 miles remaining.12:20 The crew emphasizes the importance of maintaining food reserves and cooking decent meals during quiet periods to prepare for potential weather deterioration.6:23

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