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Dan and Kika plan to launch Uma in one month and begin a global circumnavigation in two months.0:19 The departure is scheduled for November 15 from Ocean Village Marina in Gibraltar, following a departure party held at the same location on November 14.0:27 The proposed route includes crossing the Atlantic, rounding Cape Horn, navigating the fjords of Patagonia, crossing the Pacific to Australia, and traversing the Indian Ocean to South Africa before returning across the Atlantic.1:11 The crew has not yet finalized whether the voyage will conclude in Gibraltar to complete a full circle or end elsewhere after crossing their initial path.1:29 Current preparations involve final maintenance and cleaning of the vessel, including the installation of solar panels, teak decking, and running rigging.1:54 An RSVP form is available for those planning to attend the departure event at the marina.0:58

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