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Javi and his crew approach Martinique on the 22nd day of an Atlantic crossing from La Palma.0:27 The vessel maintains a speed of seven knots with a full mainsail and a poled-out genoa.2:44 Despite being 38 miles from the coast, the crew reports no visual contact with land or the cloud formations often associated with the island’s low elevation.3:36 The boat struggles to maintain an efficient heading due to significant swell and light winds, forcing the crew to consider a change in sail configuration to avoid excessive deviation from their course.4:15 The team expects to arrive at the island by late evening, marking the end of a three-week passage.5:19 They plan to anchor overnight and provide a detailed account of the crossing in a subsequent update from the Caribbean.5:09

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