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Barry Perrins, sailing near Tanna in Vanuatu, encounters a sudden, intense gale estimated at Force 9 or 10 while attempting a passage to Port Vila.19:09 After waiting out two weeks of poor weather in an anchorage, he departs in 12-knot winds but faces deteriorating conditions and an ominous sky.12:58 The storm hits with whiteout conditions and wind speeds reaching approximately 50 knots, causing the boat to heel severely and jibe multiple times.16:15 Perrins manages to drop the mainsail during a brief lull while on deck without a harness.17:16 The boat sustains no major structural damage, though the sail remains in a tangled mess on the mast.19:05 Earlier, Perrins troubleshoots a non-functional AIS unit by tightening a loose terminal.11:53 He notes that his decision to put a single reef in the mainsail before the squall hit likely prevented mast failure.16:45 The experience underscores the necessity of maintaining reefing readiness and reliable communication gear during passages in volatile tropical regions.

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