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Johan and Malin, currently docked in Camaret-sur-Mer, France, are waiting for a weather window to cross the Bay of Biscay.8:25 The crew reports sustained winds of 40 knots with gusts reaching 60 knots, forcing them to secure the boat with additional fenders borrowed from neighbors.17:44 While waiting, they performed maintenance on the standing rigging, specifically tensioning the forward lowers after noticing excessive slack and mast movement during a previous passage from Dieppe.10:32 Johan notes that while some leeward rigging movement is expected in heavy seas due to hull flex, improper tensioning can lead to work hardening and potential wire failure.11:24 The couple is currently joined by other cruisers in the marina, all delayed by the persistent storm systems.14:22 They have utilized the downtime to visit Brest and Oceanopolis while monitoring weather forecasts for a safe passage south.7:49

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