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Rune and Simen completed the first leg of the Solo2 race, overcoming a poor start to finish well ahead of the fleet.0:01 The crew struggled initially but found consistent boat speed after passing Arndal, particularly while beating upwind.0:05 During the final approach near Vederarna, they maintained high speeds using a full mainsail and an A2 spinnaker, logging speeds between 13 and 15 knots.0:29 The boat, which features different trim functions compared to their previous vessel, performed well despite a technical issue with the propeller.1:23 The crew reported that the propeller blades became fouled, necessitating a diver to clear the obstruction before the next leg.1:44 They remain uncertain of their overall standing but hope that dying winds in the final section will favour their position.2:03

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