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A Beneteau Oceanis 440 sails from the bay of Fort-de-France to Anse à l'Âne, Martinique, to deliver a package. The skipper encounters restricted navigation zones due to the arrival of Class 40 yachts from the Transat Café Laure. During the transit, the boat experiences 13 to 20 knots of wind, prompting the use of two reefs in the mainsail and one in the genoa. The vessel maintains speeds between 3.5 and 6.5 knots while sailing at 30 degrees to the wind. The skipper notes difficulty maintaining a close-hauled course with the mainsail fully reefed, suggesting the sail configuration may have hindered performance. Upon arrival at Anse à l'Âne, the anchor sets immediately in sandy holding. The skipper also inspects the Sunbrella Lazy Bag, noting that a previous repair patch remains durable despite color differences. The trip concludes with a return to the mooring, highlighting the importance of navigating around local fishing buoys and managing sail trim in gusty conditions.

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