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A crew sailing toward Port Hood, Nova Scotia, encounters 35-knot gusts and heavy seas, forcing them to reef the mainsail three times.2:36 The vessel experiences significant motion, causing interior gear to shift and multiple crew members to suffer from seasickness.4:03 Despite the conditions, the boat maintains an average speed of 6 knots, covering 143 nautical miles in 24 hours.11:43 The captain notes damage to the lazy bag from multiple accidental jibes and reports that the autopilot remains uncalibrated following repairs to the steering quadrant.18:18 Due to crew fatigue and the desire to navigate a commercial lock during daylight, the team stops at Port Hood.18:58 They later transit the lock under motor power before continuing toward the final destination.22:54 During the passage, one crew member decides to leave the boat, citing fears triggered by the rough conditions experienced on the Saint Lawrence River.26:32 The captain confirms the departure, noting that the cold and heavy weather revealed personal limits regarding offshore sailing.24:28

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