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Sam Holmes sails 60 miles from islands off Vigo, Spain, to Porto, Portugal, in favorable conditions before encountering 20-knot winds near the destination.4:33 He reefs both sails to manage a 30-degree heel while navigating the final miles to a marina outside the city center.4:55 After arriving, he explores Porto, visiting a tall ship, viewing traditional port wine boats on the Douro River, and touring a local distillery.7:17 Later, Holmes and Arlene sail up the Douro River to a marina costing 43 euros per night.9:55 They rent a car to visit a dam with 35-meter locks.11:02 Maintenance projects include cleaning and painting the acrylic hatch covers to remove algae and repairing sun-damaged stitching on the jib using flexible epoxy and a zigzag stitch.12:02 The sail repair serves as a temporary fix until a more permanent strip of fabric can be added.11:56

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