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Arthur and his crew prepare a 1975 catamaran for an offshore passage from a sheltered anchorage to Spain.0:03 The crew performs pre-departure maintenance, including checking bilges for leaks, re-tensioning the rigging to correct mast alignment, and verifying the autopilot function.20:15 Arthur uses the Windy app with ECMWF data to monitor a forecast of 30-knot gusts for the upcoming transit.17:30 The crew organizes safety gear, including an EPIRB, and packs the dinghy.22:37 Arthur sustains a broken finger while loading a spear gun during a failed attempt to catch fish.21:17 The vessel remains dry in the bilges, and the crew plans a departure for the early morning hours to navigate coastal waters before crossing to Spain.20:16 The passage serves as a shakedown for recent engine repairs and general boat systems.0:12

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