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A solo sailor completes a 38-hour, 145-mile passage in cold, variable conditions, navigating a 20-mile-long fjord before anchoring in 5 meters of water.14:51 Throughout the transit, wind speeds fluctuate between 5 and 30 knots, forcing the use of a double-reefed mainsail and genoa.1:22 The sailor manages the vessel without an electric autopilot, relying on manual steering and wind-vane self-steering to conserve battery power.7:54 During the final approach, the boat’s stove chimney fails due to rust, requiring an improvised repair using a modified metal extension to maintain ventilation for the oven.17:12 The passage concludes with the sailor anchoring after 38 hours of continuous operation with minimal sleep.14:49 The sailor notes that the route involved significant current and short, steep waves, particularly when exiting the fjord.15:43

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