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The owners of *Sea Rose*, a 44-foot sailboat, prepare their vessel for the summer season at Artemis Boatyard on the Greek island of Leros.0:36 After arriving in July 2020, the crew faces a significant rigging challenge: replacing two masthead halyards.7:40 A yard worker attempts to feed a guideline through the mast using a 10-inch bicycle chain attached to fishing line, but the line snaps, leaving the chain trapped inside.8:55 After the line is recovered the following day, the team successfully pulls the new halyards through by using a greased chain and a measured cord to track progress.10:28 Additional pre-launch maintenance includes installing a bimini with solar panels, replacing a chafed mainsheet, and preparing the interior for occupancy.12:50 The boat launches into 20-knot winds, requiring a precise departure from the yard to avoid shallow water near marked buoys.16:32 The crew anchors near the island of Archangelos to wait for calmer weather.17:51

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