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A solo sailor completes a 2,300-nautical-mile round trip from La Rochelle, France, to Rockall, Sula Sgeir, and Ireland, navigating coastal tidal races and heavy upwind conditions. During the transit, the sailor manages a foul tide in the English Channel by timing departures to maximize favorable currents and reefing the mainsail in 20-knot winds.2:53 To conserve battery power at night, the sailor experiments with a sheet-to-tiller steering system, using bungee cords to balance the helm on a beam reach.14:22 When the engine develops a severe vibration, the sailor identifies a plastic obstruction on the propeller using a GoPro and clears it by maneuvering the boat into the wind and reversing.20:36 The passage includes navigating the Raz de Sein, a two-mile-long tidal race where currents reach six knots, requiring precise timing to avoid hazardous conditions.18:06 The trip concludes with minor maintenance needs, including a damaged steaming light and chafe-worn sheets.24:10

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