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A solo sailor prepares for a two-day, 6-hour passage from Kefalonia, Greece, to the west coast of Sicily, Italy.6:50 The transit covers a distance calculated for an average speed of 5 knots.8:58 To avoid sailing upwind toward northern Italy, the sailor chooses a longer southern route to maintain favourable wind angles and currents.8:34 The passage plan requires constant vigilance for commercial ferry traffic, necessitating a sleep schedule of 30-minute naps.7:45 The sailor intends to remain in the cockpit for the duration of the trip to monitor the vessel.11:25 Before departing, the sailor notes that the anchorage at Kefalonia features crystalline water but suffers from uncomfortable swell.10:06 The sailor previously sailed from Zakynthos, reporting poor conditions and excessive tourism there.0:09 The planned departure is scheduled for Wednesday the 28th, with an estimated arrival on the 30th.9:28

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