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Nova Vita sails 47.6 nautical miles from the Truro River to Cawsand Bay, near Plymouth, in 8 hours and 6 minutes.16:53 The crew maintains an average speed of 5.9 knots while running downwind in 15 to 25 knots of southwesterly wind and 1-meter seas.16:58 The passage requires multiple gybes to navigate the coastline, passing the Dodman and Rame Head.7:53 During the transit, the crew encounters a pod of 15 to 20 dolphins that accompany the boat for approximately 30 minutes.13:23 Upon arriving at Cawsand Bay, the crew anchors successfully on the first attempt despite spring tides and 17-knot winds.15:04 While lowering the mainsail at the anchorage, a bolt shears off one of the sail cars and drops onto the deck, requiring repair.15:57 The trip concludes with the vessel secured in the bay, where winds are expected to decrease overnight.17:20

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