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Vlad sails a Beneteau 41.1 from Wilmington, North Carolina, to Beaufort, North Carolina, covering a 65-mile coastal passage.0:57 The primary objective involves testing the performance of a gennaker in varied wind conditions.0:57 Initially, the boat maintains a steady speed of 7 knots in light air.8:44 As the passage progresses, wind speeds increase to 22 knots, prompting the crew to furl the gennaker to manage the vessel's speed and maintain control.20:11 The boat reaches speeds of 8 knots under these conditions.20:11 The crew prepares the furling system in advance to ensure a quick recovery of the sail when the wind strengthens.5:28 The passage concludes with a successful arrival in Beaufort.20:11

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