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The crew of reality seeks shelter in Split Marina after encountering 40-knot winds, heavy rain, and lightning strikes while sailing near the islands of Brac and Hvar.24:34 Unstable weather conditions, characterised by rapid shifts between intense heat and thunderstorms, forced the vessel to abandon its anchorage and navigate a narrow passage between islands to reach safety.15:23 The crew manages the boat under sail and motor during the transit, noting a high concentration of catamarans also seeking refuge from the squalls.23:59 Following the arrival in Split, the crew prepares for a personnel change as four guests depart for England.25:04 Future plans include a transit north to a national park, a return to Split on September 18 to collect two additional guests, and a subsequent passage toward Montenegro.25:21 The experience highlights the necessity of monitoring rapidly changing weather patterns in the Adriatic, where localised storms can quickly necessitate a change in itinerary and a search for protected harbour facilities.

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