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Drake and Monique depart Gijón, Spain, on October 13th, bound for Bilbao, approximately 130 nautical miles to the east.3:42 Before departure, they pressure-wash the deck to remove soot accumulation caused by a nearby industrial fire.8:37 The crew plans the passage using multiple weather models, including GFS, ECMWF, and PWG, noting significant discrepancies in wind forecasts for the initial leg.7:12 They prepare for a mix of motoring and downwind sailing, with potential wind speeds ranging from 11 to 25 knots.4:41 The crew monitors reports of recent orca interactions near A Coruña and prepares noise-making pipes as a precaution.14:14 Upon exiting the harbor, they encounter spotty GPS reception and lose a boat pole overboard during a maneuver to raise the mainsail.12:30 After experiencing unexpected wind shifts and uncomfortable sail flogging, they decide to adjust their sail plan, considering a double reef or dropping the main to rely on the jib.24:30

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