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A crew of four delivers a large catamaran from Sardinia to Gibraltar, covering approximately 120 miles in a 20-hour final leg.18:04 The transit involves navigating the Strait of Gibraltar at night, requiring constant monitoring of AIS and radar to avoid heavy commercial shipping traffic.23:58 The crew maintains a three-hour watch rotation, utilizing an interior helm station that allows for climate-controlled navigation and instrument management.3:01 During the passage, the team encounters dense fog, forcing reliance on electronic navigation aids.11:52 The vessel maintains an average speed of 6.4 knots while consuming 13 liters of fuel per hour during motor-sailing segments.13:42 Upon arrival in Gibraltar, the crew anchors in the designated anchorage area to wait for harbor access.23:58 The trip also includes a stop in Denia, Spain, to retrieve a 320-square-meter Parasailor sail for future testing.16:49 The crew notes that the catamaran’s stability and interior amenities, such as a glass-door shower and climate control, provide a significantly more comfortable experience than their previous monohull sailing.15:06

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