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Greg, an aspiring Yachtmaster, leads a seven-day training passage from Largs on the Firth of Clyde to Whitehaven in the Irish Sea.0:04 The 150-nautical-mile route requires navigating tidal gates and strong overfalls near the Mull of Galloway.0:20 The crew seeks shelter in Port Patrick to avoid Storm Babette, which brings gale-force winds gusting over 45 knots.9:03 While waiting for a weather window, the crew studies tidal stream atlases to time the arrival at the Whitehaven lock, as missing the high-water window necessitates waiting 7–8 hours outside the harbor with no protection.9:33 They identify a Saturday 3 a.m. departure, anticipating northeasterly winds of force 4 to 6 for a beam reach.10:09 The passage planning emphasizes the necessity of aligning transit marks for safe harbor entry and managing tidal constraints. The crew spends two days in Port Patrick hiking and monitoring weather forecasts before the final leg.10:34

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