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A 49-foot variable-draft yacht completes a 2,200-mile transatlantic passage from Mindelo, Cape Verde, to Martinique in 14 days.4:20 The crew manages a downwind rig consisting of twin 54-square-metre jibs, each deployed on a pole, which allows for rapid reefing from the cockpit during frequent squalls.7:03 Throughout the voyage, wind speeds fluctuate between 15 and 32 knots, with following seas reaching 3.4 to 4.5 metres.25:21 To maintain communication during sail adjustments and rig management, the crew utilises headsets, while all deck work requires tethering to inflatable personal flotation devices.23:17 Galley operations focus on utilising leftovers and fresh provisions, with meals prepared in an electric oven while the boat is underway in rolly conditions.8:03 As the vessel approaches Martinique, the crew navigates through dense concentrations of fish pots and traps.24:00 The passage confirms that a twin-jib downwind configuration provides a stable, easily adjustable sail plan for long-distance trade wind sailing in variable, squally conditions.

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