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Johan and Malin depart Malmö, Sweden, for a summer cruise, facing 20 to 25-knot north-westerly winds and steep, short seas.2:24 The 14-nautical-mile passage to Skanör involves navigating the current-heavy waters near the Öresund Bridge.2:03 After initially motoring, the crew reefs the Genoa to improve stability and comfort in the beam-to-quartering waves.6:38 Upon arrival in Skanör, the boat experiences significant surge and swell against the dock due to 25 to 30-knot winds, necessitating a move to a different slip to orient the bow into the wind.12:32 The weather remains unsettled with temperatures around 10–11°C and forecasts predicting gusts up to 40 knots.5:17 The crew spends several days in the harbour waiting for the high winds to subside, exploring the local marshlands and historical 13th-century marketplace sites.15:00 The trip marks the start of a planned four-month cruise and coincides with the channel reaching 100,000 subscribers.9:25

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