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On day four of a 1,200-nautical-mile solo passage, the sailor covers 400 nautical miles while maintaining a bearing between 200 and 215 degrees.5:40 The vessel averages speeds between five and seven knots under southeast winds ranging from 20 to 25 knots.5:58 To manage the increasing wind and sea state, the sailor reefs the sails, noting that the current setup requires going forward to the mast to unthread and secure the third reef.5:10 The forecast indicates wind speeds will climb to 30 knots over the next three days, followed by a period of light air that will likely necessitate motoring to avoid low-pressure systems featuring 35-to-50-knot winds and 6-to-8-meter swells.3:11 The sailor monitors weather data on a computer to plan the route and avoid these severe conditions.2:50 Reefing early before dark prevents more difficult sail handling in worsening conditions.5:05

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