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The crew of the Wayra departs Dublin, Ireland, for a passage towards A Coruña, Spain, but encounters persistent headwinds and challenging sea states that force a change in plans.0:43 During the first 24 hours, the boat relies heavily on its engine as wind remains consistently on the nose.2:41 The autopilot malfunctions in 20-knot winds at night, causing significant stress and crew fatigue.5:13 While the team eventually stabilises the autopilot by switching to a plotter-defined navigation mode, the combination of 2-metre beam seas, seasickness among the crew, and unfavourable weather forecasts for the remainder of the trip prompts a decision to divert.5:42 The crew alters their course towards Brest, France, to wait for more favourable conditions before attempting the final leg to Spain.10:49 The vessel experiences a propeller resonance issue under power, which the owner plans to address.4:37 The crew reports that morale improved once wind speeds dropped from 25 knots to approximately 17 knots.12:29

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