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A solo sailor approaching Cape Horn at 53°S encounters a series of severe storms with winds reaching 60 knots and chaotic, multi-directional seas.0:44 During the passage, the boat sustains damage, including a torn mainsail and a shredded genoa, forcing the vessel into "bare poles" or "dry tree" conditions for extended periods.11:05 The heavy weather causes significant water ingress, damaging electronics and creating hazardous living conditions inside the cabin.14:51 A wind vane self-steering system proves effective at anticipating and maneuvering through 8-meter waves.5:13 While navigating the Southern Ocean, the sailor detects an unidentified, unlit object on radar at night, which remains on a collision course before passing within 0.5 nautical miles; the sailor suspects it is an iceberg due to its size and lack of navigation lights.25:14 The sailor also reports unexplained electrical interference causing the radio to power on and off repeatedly during the encounter.24:44

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