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Øyvind Bordahl participated in the 2023 Fastnet Race aboard a First 36, a 4.8-ton performance cruiser designed by Seascape and Beneteau.4:16 The crew faced severe conditions during the first 12 to 14 hours, including wind gusts reaching 50 knots and heavy tidal currents in The Solent.1:32 Despite the boat's carbon rig and performance capabilities, the crew lacked optimal sail inventory, specifically missing a J4 jib and appropriate reaching sails for heavy weather.5:17 Bordahl reported significant physical challenges, primarily struggling to stay warm due to inadequate foul-weather gear during prolonged exposure to cold, wet conditions.6:54 The crew maintained a continuous watch system initially, transitioning to a three-hour rotation later in the race.9:07 The boat reached speeds of 21.4 knots while reaching under a masthead spinnaker in high winds.12:26 The experience highlighted the First 36's ability to plane easily, offering high-performance sailing characteristics typically reserved for professional racing yachts to non-professional sailors.13:57

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