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A solo skipper participating in the Golden Globe Race manages sail trim and boat maintenance while navigating off the coast of Portugal. To improve windward performance in light air, the sailor adjusts the Hydrovane wind vane to steer closer to the wind, successfully tightening the course from 50 degrees to 35 degrees. The skipper also experiments with sail configurations, using the boom as a makeshift spinnaker pole to set a double-headsail arrangement. Maintenance tasks include sealing a leaking diesel tank with acetone and tape, and inspecting deck hardware, specifically noting that pulpit bolts previously repaired in Les Sables-d'Olonne require further verification. Communication challenges persist, with the skipper reporting poor VHF etiquette from other vessels in the region and the loss of critical radio frequency charts. The sailor balances these technical adjustments and navigation duties with the psychological demands of the race, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a clear purpose to overcome fear.

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