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Millennial Falcon departs St. Martin for an 800-mile passage to Bermuda, aiming to complete the trip in seven to eight days.1:00 The crew prepares for the offshore transit by stowing the dinghy below deck, rigging the Hydrovane self-steering system, and verifying AIS and Iridium satellite tracking.5:14 During the first two days, the vessel maintains speeds of six to seven knots with 18-knot winds on the beam.16:29 On day two, the crew identifies a loose bolt on the Hydrovane A-bracket, which they tighten while underway; they monitor the fitting closely to ensure it remains secure.13:30 The crew utilizes PredictWind for weather routing to navigate around a potential front near Bermuda.7:38 AIS provides situational awareness, allowing the crew to track nearby vessels in the ARC fleet and commercial traffic.9:13 The crew maintains a watch schedule that allows for six hours of sleep per person each night.18:11 Consistent monitoring of gear and weather forecasts helps the crew maintain a stable, efficient pace during the shakeout passage.

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