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A solo sailor crossing the Indian Ocean experiences a transition from prolonged calm to a 44-knot gale between November 10 and 14. After 41 days at sea, the vessel encounters a period of total windlessness, forcing the sailor to drift and rely on the engine for short intervals to charge batteries and heat water for bathing.10:55 Communication remains difficult due to poor satellite coverage in the high-latitude region, which frequently drops connections during email transmissions.3:47 The sailor manages cabin temperatures at 20–22°C using an onboard heater while navigating in 15–16°C ambient conditions.23:31 By November 14, the wind increases to 25 knots with 30-knot gusts, eventually escalating to 44-knot gusts.26:10 The sailor reefs the mainsail three times and reduces the genoa to less than half its size to maintain control.29:18 The passage highlights the reliance on wind for propulsion due to limited fuel reserves and the physical toll of long-term solo sailing, including significant weight loss.22:05

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