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A 38-ft sailboat transiting from Le Havre, Nova Scotia, to Bermuda in late October encounters challenging conditions while crossing the Gulf Stream.1:23 The crew reports 15 to 20-knot southeasterly winds and spiky, unpredictable seas that disrupt the boat's self-steering systems.1:11 The electric autopilot and the wind vane both fail to maintain a consistent course within the Gulf Stream’s 3.5-knot current, forcing the crew to rely on engine power to maintain steerage.15:21 To prepare for an incoming weather system with forecasted 25 to 35-knot gusts, the crew executes a heave-to maneuver to safely rig a storm jib on the inner forestay and double-reef the mainsail.20:20 They maintain a speed of 1.5 knots while hove-to, allowing for stable deck work in rough conditions.18:57 The passage involves navigating under time pressure to avoid a subsequent 43-knot northerly gale.20:58 Heaving-to provides a controlled, stable platform for sail changes and reduces crew fatigue during heavy weather.20:12

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