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The owner of an Island Spirit catamaran attempts to rig a spinnaker and code zero for the first time while cruising in Thailand.Watch After struggling to manage the heavy sail alone in 12 knots of wind, the crew discovers that the furler is incorrectly configured to rotate both the top and bottom simultaneously.4:27 A technical consultation with Island Spirit reveals the need for a swivel at the tack to ensure proper top-down furling.15:49 The vessel moves two miles to a nearby bay to seek fuel, but the crew abandons the attempt after finding the pier conditions sketchy and exposed to wind and waves.9:22 The catamaran later sails downwind to Koh Phangan, where the crew anchors for the night.12:57 During a shore excursion, the owner intervenes when a stray pit bull attacks his dog, Merlin.10:10 The vessel remains at anchor in Koh Phangan, a location known for its full moon parties, while the owner continues to troubleshoot the furler hardware and torsion cable length.15:39

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