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Sam Holmes sails his boat, Pickled, through 40-knot winds and heavy seas in the Adriatic toward Monopoli, Italy.0:21 During the passage, the boat experiences significant motion, causing water to ingress through hatches and windows.6:19 Technical failures include a jammed mainsail zipper, a trailing mooring line that reduced speed by one knot, and a total failure of both bilge pumps.7:23 Troubleshooting reveals the bilge pump issue stems from a blown fuse rather than faulty pumps.21:40 The autopilot struggles with the sea state, requiring manual course adjustments to avoid nearby islands.5:51 After covering 127 miles in approximately 25 hours, the boat arrives at a free town dock in Monopoli.16:13 Repairs in port include replacing the fuse, restitching the mainsail zipper, and rerouting the topping lift to prevent further zipper damage.22:31 A Speedy Stitcher tool and Sunbrella fabric are used for the sail repairs.23:10

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