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A Beneteau Oceanis 440 sails from the bay of Fort-de-France to Anse à l'Âne, Martinique, to deliver a package.▶ 6:03 The skipper encounters restricted navigation zones due to the arrival of Class 40 yachts from the Transat Café Laure.▶ 0:11 During the transit, the boat experiences 13 to 20 knots of wind, prompting the use of two reefs in the mainsail and one in the genoa.▶ 7:51 The vessel maintains speeds between 3.5 and 6.5 knots while sailing at 30 degrees to the wind.▶ 14:03 The skipper notes difficulty maintaining a close-hauled course with the mainsail fully reefed, suggesting the sail configuration may have hindered performance.▶ 14:03 Upon arrival at Anse à l'Âne, the anchor sets immediately in sandy holding.▶ 17:16 The skipper also inspects the Sunbrella Lazy Bag, noting that a previous repair patch remains durable despite color differences.▶ 4:45 The trip concludes with a return to the mooring, highlighting the importance of navigating around local fishing buoys and managing sail trim in gusty conditions.▶ 29:04

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