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A 38-ft sailboat departs Höganäs, Sweden, in mid-November, bound for the island of Ven in the Öresund strait.17:45 The crew navigates a narrow, shallow harbor exit marked by buoys, contending with significant swell and crosswinds that complicate maneuvering between pilings.22:04 Before departure, the owner attempts to troubleshoot a persistent diesel fuel delivery issue by installing an auxiliary magnetic pump between the main tank and the engine, noting that the primary pump struggles to prime when the fuel is warm or the tank is low.3:25 Maintenance tasks in the harbor include repairing a corroded mast-mounted deck light with adhesive tape and investigating the local boat-washing facility, which remains out of service due to high winds and concerns regarding hull fouling.1:09 The vessel maintains a steady speed of 6 knots while sailing close-hauled in 13 knots of wind toward the traffic separation zone in the Öresund.24:54 The crew relies on a wind vane self-steering system for the 20-mile transit.26:48

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