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Nova Vita, a cruising sailboat, completes a 1,400-mile passage from the Azores to Plymouth, United Kingdom, in 14 days.22:39 The crew maintains an average speed of 100 miles per day despite persistent fog, drizzle, and inconsistent winds that force frequent transitions between motoring and sailing.22:39 To manage shifting conditions, the crew utilizes a windvane, AIS, and radar, running the radar every 30 minutes to monitor traffic in low-visibility conditions.7:23 When forecasts predict 30-knot gusts, the crew proactively sets a third reef in the mainsail while maintaining a full headsail.11:36 The passage concludes with the vessel anchoring in Cawsand Bay, near Plymouth.21:47 Throughout the trip, the crew emphasizes the necessity of AIS and radar for safety in high-traffic areas like the traffic separation scheme south of the Isles of Scilly.12:28 The voyage marks the completion of the vessel's Atlantic circuit, returning the boat to its starting point in the United Kingdom for maintenance.23:16

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