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The crew departs Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, heading north toward Newfoundland on a passage expected to last six to ten days.3:09 Navigating the north-eastern route out of the harbor, the vessel maintains a steady speed of 4.5 to 5 knots under sail, occasionally adjusting course to avoid shallow water near East Point Island.3:15 The crew monitors wind speeds, which fluctuate around 10 knots, and debates the trade-off between sailing at lower speeds to conserve fuel versus motoring at 6 knots while consuming 1.5 gallons of diesel per hour.17:10 To manage seasickness during the transition, the crew emphasizes the importance of maintaining a horizon view from the cockpit.15:29 The passage includes routine tasks such as preparing meals, managing sail trim, and trolling for fish with hand lines.19:12 The crew prioritizes conserving diesel for later legs of the journey, specifically for navigating potential ice in Greenland or Iceland.4:34

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