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After a 10-day passage from Madeira, the crew anchors at St. Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly to wait for favourable weather before crossing to Ireland.0:25 The crew explores Hugh Town, noting the high cost of local property and the traditional fish and chips.3:51 Departing the archipelago, they encounter challenging conditions in the Irish Sea, with wind gusts of 20 to 30 knots, 2-to-3-metre seas, and temperatures between 5 and 10 degrees Celsius.5:54 They reef the mainsail and maintain a constant watch to manage the vessel through the rough water.6:06 Upon reaching Arklow, Ireland, the crew spends several days ashore before relocating the boat, the Waxwing, from Arklow to Greystones along the Dublin coast.14:55 The final leg involves a calm-weather coastal transit with guests.15:07 The crew concludes the journey by docking at the Greystones marina.16:39

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