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A 2024 Fountaine Pajot Tana 47 completes a 100-mile passage from West End, Bahamas, to the Green Turtle Club in the Abacos.2:02 The crew departs at 4:30 a.m. to reach the marina before a forecasted front brings 25- to 30-knot northerly winds.1:07 During the 13-hour transit, the crew motor-sails in light 8- to 14-knot winds, adjusting the headsail and mainsail to maintain speed.8:19 The skipper notes that single-line reefing systems on the catamaran involve significant friction due to the number of blocks in the line path.6:49 When docking at the Green Turtle Club, the crew maneuvers the catamaran using independent engine controls rather than the rudder, spinning the vessel on its axis to approach the high dock.13:49 The passage concludes with the boat secured in White Sound.14:45 The crew notes that early December serves as the low season for the Abacos, resulting in limited marina traffic.15:41

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