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Two brothers depart Dale, Wales, on a passage toward the Canary Islands, covering 234 nautical miles in their first 48 hours.5:45 The crew sails a 15-day route passing the Isles of Scilly to pick up weather updates and internet access before crossing the Bay of Biscay.2:42 They maintain a watch system, transitioning from two-hour to four-hour shifts, while relying on an AIS unit to navigate heavy traffic in the English Channel and the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS).15:06 The boat maintains a steady 4 to 5.5 knots on a beam reach in 8 to 12 knots of wind, with the autopilot, nicknamed Neppy, handling steering for 24-hour stretches.17:28 The crew manages battery levels by monitoring solar panel output and occasionally running the engine.9:57 They report significant dolphin activity, with pods following the boat for up to 12 hours.16:24 The passage confirms the effectiveness of their tiller repairs and the utility of AIS for offshore security.17:18

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