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The crew of the sailboat Paragon prepares for a passage from Boston Harbor to Gloucester, Massachusetts, while managing maintenance tasks and provisioning for an upcoming voyage to Nova Scotia and Greenland. Repairs include resealing a leaking forward head with 3M 5200 sealant and sewing a sail sleeve using glue to hold fabric layers in place.1:53 The crew conducts a full inventory of canned goods and condiments to finalize supplies.2:59 Despite a forecast of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and reduced visibility of 1 to 3 nautical miles, the captain decides to depart the mooring ball to avoid additional fees and maintain the schedule.7:44 The transit to Gloucester covers 30 miles and is expected to take six to seven hours.8:54 The crew plans to use the radar during the passage to practice navigation in poor visibility.9:40 Upon arrival in Gloucester, they intend to collect charts from Denmark, purchase a snatch block for the jib sheet, and complete major provisioning.9:18

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