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Micha and Antje depart Varberg, Sweden, in November, seeking to reach the port of Höganäs before the short daylight hours expire. After waiting a week in Varberg for favorable weather, the crew departs at 04:00 to cover the 60-nautical-mile passage.7:20 Winds remain steady from the southwest at 12 to 15 knots, later increasing to 18 to 20 knots.7:20 The vessel sails under genoa alone for the duration of the trip.17:10 The crew navigates the final three hours of the 14-hour passage in darkness, passing the lighthouse at Kullen and the alternative harbor of Mölle before arriving at Höganäs.17:36 The transit highlights the challenges of coastal sailing in the Baltic during late autumn, where limited daylight necessitates precise timing and reliance on navigation instruments for harbor entry.

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