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Dag Sem completed the ARC Plus transatlantic rally from Las Palmas to Grenada aboard a 48-foot Luffe Yachts 48, finishing fifth overall in the cruising division.5:16 The crew consisted of a Danish family, a family friend, and Sem, who served as a watch captain.1:55 The vessel featured a carbon fibre rig and high performance, frequently reaching double-digit speeds, but the autopilot failed before departure, forcing the crew to hand-steer for the entire 3,000-nautical-mile crossing.3:46 Lacking a spinnaker or gennaker, the crew relied on a Code Zero, which suffered significant wear and required extensive repairs with sail tape during the two-week passage.4:52 Sem utilised a portable Starlink unit mounted to the davits with a tripod to maintain high-speed internet access throughout the voyage.8:16 He sourced the crew position through a paid online service that connects boat owners with experienced sailors.1:26 Sem plans to continue long-distance sailing, including a delivery from Cape Town to the Caribbean, while maintaining his own Grand SOLEIL 43 (B&C) in Norway for the summer season.10:07

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