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A 16-day offshore coaching voyage aboard a Westsail 32 focused on building heavy-weather sailing skills, including reefing, managing squalls, and maintaining communication systems.0:54 The crew utilized a four-hour watch rotation to maintain rest and alertness during the transit.28:48 To ensure redundancy, the vessel carried a portable power pack and solar panels as a backup to the main electrical system.18:40 For weather routing and connectivity, the crew used an Iridium GO! and Starlink, noting that the latter allows for plan suspension and proration.20:04 During the passage, the crew experienced a failure of the Hydrovane self-steering system, which required manual intervention to regain control of the vessel.31:04 The voyage emphasized the importance of traditional navigation skills, such as using a hand-bearing compass and paper charts, alongside modern electronic tools to increase safety and confidence.15:16 The trip concluded with a successful return to the Bahamas, highlighting the contrast between the isolation of the open Atlantic and the high-traffic coastal waters.11:40

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