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Jerome Rand, sailing the vessel *Into Oblivion* from North Carolina to Cape Cod, encounters a sustained 25-knot northeasterly wind with gusts into the 30s while transiting south of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.10:09 The resulting six-to-eight-foot seas and confused tidal currents force the boat to pound heavily, prompting Rand to hove to for several hours to avoid structural stress and crew fatigue.7:25 While hove to, he manages the vessel by backwinding the jib and locking the tiller to leeward, allowing him to rest and perform a deck check in calmer motion.36:20 The transit involves navigating past offshore wind farms south of the islands.56:50 Rand also troubleshoots a potential engine fuel issue by investigating the lift pump and fuel lines for air leaks, using a technical manual to identify suction-side vulnerabilities.58:15 He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a detailed logbook and personal journals to track weather, navigation, and emotional states during long-distance passages.5:17

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