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Chris Stanmore-Major prepares the 125-ft mast Open 60 sailboat *Osprey* for an Atlantic crossing, focusing on crew training and collision mitigation strategies. He emphasizes that the bow is the most structurally reinforced section of the vessel, advising that in an imminent collision at speed, maintaining a straight course to utilize the collision bulkhead is safer than turning to expose the vulnerable hull sides.8:11 The crew organizes galley logistics and labels equipment to ensure operational readiness for the upcoming passage.11:11

The transit of the Cape Cod Canal serves as a high-clearance navigation exercise.15:17 With a mast height of 125 feet and a bridge clearance of 135 feet, the passage requires precise tidal planning and communication with bridge operators on VHF channel 13.17:25 Stanmore-Major notes that the canal saves 100 nautical miles compared to rounding the Nantucket Shoals.16:01 He highlights the necessity of monitoring current-driven speed, which can increase by several knots, and the psychological challenge of navigating under low-clearance bridges and power lines with a tall rig.22:11

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