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A 36-hour passage from Portacloy to Dingle, Ireland, involves navigating dead downwind in rolly, uncomfortable conditions.24:14 The crew manages the boat wing-on-wing and later with both sails on the port side to maintain speed and stability while using the autopilot.4:53 During the final approach, the vessel utilises favourable tidal currents to navigate between islands and the mainland before entering Dingle Harbour.18:03 The crew prioritises arrival before sunset to secure a dental appointment for a lost filling and to begin a three-day maintenance list.15:10 Planned repairs include securing VHF wiring, installing a new Windex, replacing a Garmin GPS antenna, and activating an Iridium Go for offshore weather routing.22:18 The owner also plans to install salon and cabin fans and perform canvas repairs before a 700-nautical-mile passage to Portugal.23:01 The passage confirms that maintaining a consistent heading in heavy downwind conditions requires frequent sail adjustments and careful management of the autopilot to prevent flogging.24:14

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