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What this video covers

The 37th Refeno regatta, a 300-mile passage from Recife to Fernando de Noronha, involves nearly 100 vessels navigating offshore conditions.0:03 The host competes in the Bico de Pro (Class F) category aboard his boat, *Balanço*.0:48 Preparation includes installing new equipment and performing a final inspection of the mainsail, which had recently undergone repairs to the batten pockets.4:07 Because the Cabanga Iate Clube is crowded, boats are moored in a raft formation, requiring coordination with support crews to depart the pier.2:36 During the start, the fleet faces strong currents and wind, necessitating precise timing to cross the line without jumping the start.10:08 Once clear of the coast, the crew adjusts the running backstays to tension the forestay and prepares for windward legs.14:04 During the passage, the crew identifies a torn panel on the genoa, which they trim to prevent further damage.18:29 The crew also manages water ingress in the bilge, likely caused by heeling during the transit.24:48

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