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The crew of La Vagabonde, a 50-foot catamaran, completes a passage from the Atlantic toward Annapolis, Maryland, by rounding Cape Hatteras.0:58 During the transit, the crew maintains speeds of 12 knots while running downwind with a Code D sail and one reef in the main, navigating through the Gulf Stream.7:03 The crew notes that the Gulf Stream current, when aligned with the wind, significantly flattens the sea state, allowing for faster downwind sailing without the main sail blanketing the head sail.5:15 The passage involves multiple jibes and careful monitoring of squalls and lightning.7:57 After clearing the Hatteras area, the crew moves closer to the coast to utilize wind blowing off the land, which minimizes wave formation and provides a more comfortable final leg.11:14 The crew manages water consumption by using a water maker, allowing for occasional freshwater showers, though they also utilize rainwater collection during squalls.3:24 The trip concludes with the crew preparing and eating flying fish that landed on deck during the passage.13:09

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