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Jerome Rand, sailing the 32-ft Westsail *Mighty Sparrow*, records a series of audio logs while transiting offshore from the Carolinas toward Cape Cod.0:19 The passage involves navigating the Gulf Stream and rounding Cape Hatteras, often referred to as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic," while managing extreme heat and light-wind conditions. Rand relies on the Perkins 4-108 diesel engine for extended periods, including a 13-hour motoring stretch, to maintain progress toward his destination.59:49 He monitors weather patterns to time his arrival in Nantucket Sound ahead of a forecasted low-pressure system bringing northerly winds.39:20 Throughout the voyage, he employs strategies to mitigate heat exhaustion, including dousing himself with water and adjusting sail plans to capture light breezes.36:20 The transit includes a planned stop in Gloucester before the final leg to Rockland, Maine. The logs document the challenges of solo offshore sailing, including managing engine overheating, navigating shipping channels, and maintaining morale during periods of calm and high temperatures.8:56

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