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A solo sailor on a transatlantic return passage encounters a gale with 30-knot gusts and 2-meter swells.6:02 To manage the conditions, the captain reefs the mainsail and genoa to three reefs each, noting that the autopilot remains functional despite the heavy load on the rudder.20:44 The vessel maintains a speed of 5 to 6 knots during the weather event.4:01 Before the wind shifts, the sailor secures loose gear, including crystals and kitchen items, and hoists the dinghy to prevent it from collecting rainwater.7:03 Navigation relies on computer-based routing, though the sailor experiences technical friction with a remote router and cross-references data with external contacts.7:38 The route passes through a high-traffic shipping lane near the American coast, requiring constant monitoring of AIS targets, including a chemical tanker.25:39 After 15 days on a port tack, the wind eventually shifts, allowing the boat to adjust course toward the north.20:55 The sailor confirms that the vessel’s structural integrity and the autopilot’s performance hold up under sustained heavy wind.20:42

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