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Vlad sails the 50-mile passage from St. Kitts to St. Barts solo aboard Mirage. Departing at 7:00 a.m., the route requires a beam reach against oncoming swell to avoid waiting another week for a better weather window.1:18 During the transit, the vessel Morning Cloud maintains a close proximity of 200 meters, forcing a course adjustment of 20 degrees to starboard to increase the closest point of approach.2:59 As the wind increases to 17 knots, the boat reaches speeds of 8 knots.5:26 To maintain a stable heading and prevent the bow from turning into the wind, the autopilot is disengaged in favor of a manual 357-degree course.5:47 This configuration results in an apparent wind angle of 36 degrees, which exceeds the optimal range for the genoa.5:57 Upon arrival in St. Barts, the crew notes the availability of French provisions, including cheese, bread, and wine.8:15

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