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The crew of the Lagoon 410 S2 *Suria* spends four days in Brest, France, while waiting for a weather window to cross the Bay of Biscay.4:57 During the stay, they perform maintenance on the vessel, including sealing the sugar scoops and repairing a malfunctioning electric winch.2:33 The winch failure stems from an overloaded electrical connection that melted an insulating plastic bushing; the repair involves cleaning the commutator and sanding the carbon brushes to restore contact.15:35 Additional technical tasks include troubleshooting the water tank sensor and repairing the water pump.14:11 The crew explores the city, visits the Océanopolis aquarium, and hosts a guest before preparing for the upcoming passage.17:54 They note that the harbor offers protected berthing and a discount for Trans-Ocean members.3:23 The crew remains in port due to a series of low-pressure systems in the Atlantic that bring strong winds, delaying their departure until a favorable weather window opens.11:47

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