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A 642-nautical-mile passage from Lisbon to Lanzarote, Canary Islands, takes six days of offshore sailing.24:21 The crew manages light winds and a confused sea state by replacing the mainsail with a small spinnaker to eliminate persistent sail-slapping noise.2:25 Navigation relies on a wind vane, which causes the track to wander during light-wind conditions.4:41 The crew experiences an autopilot failure caused by moisture in the connection, which they resolve by cleaning the contacts with wire wool.12:20 They maintain a steady pace, occasionally limiting speed to ensure a daylight arrival at their destination.15:34 Upon reaching the anchorage, they encounter high boat density and volcanic terrain.22:34 The crew notes that the transition from open-ocean sailing to coastal navigation triggers significant pre-arrival anxiety.18:21 A successful passage concludes with anchoring in 4.5 meters of water off Lanzarote.23:28

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