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Thomas Nilsson prepares for his first Seapilot 2Star regatta, transitioning from fully crewed racing to double-handed sailing. He cites the difficulty of coordinating a large crew as the primary motivation for entering the two-person event.0:09 Nilsson campaigns a 46-foot X-Yachts X-46, noting that while the vessel is large, its sail plan remains manageable for a two-person team.0:22 He previously raced a smaller Hansen boat in local events including Færderseilasen and Oslofjorden Rundt.0:42 Compared to his previous boat, Nilsson identifies the X-46 as more robust, offering superior speed and pointing ability on upwind legs.1:07 He anticipates the challenge of handling the larger boat’s forces with only one crew member but expects the boat’s build quality to facilitate the transition.0:19

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