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The Sailing Brothers prepare their Prout Ltd. Snowgoose 37 Elite for an 800-nautical-mile passage from Noumea, New Caledonia, to Bundaberg, Australia.15:20 Before departing, the crew removes the lazy jack lines to prevent the mainsail from snagging during reefing in rough conditions.8:40 They also reduce freshwater storage from 450 litres to 100 litres to improve boat performance and reduce slamming in heavy seas.12:33 Maintenance checks include inspecting the back standing rigging and cleaning the chain locker.11:12 The crew navigates out of the New Caledonia reef system in 21-knot winds, anticipating a six-to-eight-day transit.19:22 During the first night, they maintain a downwind sail configuration with a poled-out jib and a double-reefed mainsail to manage 25-to-30-knot gusts and three-metre swells.22:25 The autopilot requires a higher responsiveness setting to maintain a steady course through local currents.18:57 Despite initial anxiety regarding the weather forecast, the vessel averages 6.6 knots during the first 46 miles of the passage.21:59

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