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Chris Stanmore-Major performs maintenance on the marine head of his 80-foot boat in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, after a wet wipe caused a blockage in the waste plumbing.0:20 The repair involves dismantling the system to clear the obstruction and highlights the long-term accumulation of calcium carbonate—a byproduct of mixing urine and seawater—that restricts flow in older hoses.9:31 Beyond the plumbing repair, the crew prepares for an upcoming Atlantic crossing to the Canary Islands, opting to delay departure by 36 to 48 hours to avoid an approaching northeasterly storm and secure a downwind passage.4:26 Maintenance tasks include cleaning the hull of marine growth, repainting orange deck hardware, and scrubbing the mainsail.4:59 The crew also manages food storage and safety protocols for butane stove use, emphasizing the risks of frying in oil while at sea.8:11 Separately, in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, the crew relocates the boat Osprey to a more protected mooring to avoid ice buildup and clears snow from the decks to protect the paint.10:23

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