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A solo sailor completes a 240-nautical-mile passage from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, aboard the vessel Mirage.0:03 The route crosses the Gulf of Maine, where the sailor encounters dense fog with visibility reduced to 30 meters, necessitating the use of radar to track nearby fishing vessels.9:18 During the transit, the sailor manages wind shifts by reefing the sails and eventually using the engine for the final seven miles to reach the harbor.6:32 Upon arrival in Yarmouth, the sailor notes the significant tidal range, which requires the use of floating docks.13:52 The trip includes a guided tour of the surrounding Nova Scotia region, featuring visits to the Cape Forchu Lighthouse, the Balancing Rock, and Annapolis Royal.14:43 The sailor highlights the local scallop industry, noting that the area produces a large percentage of the global supply, and samples regional food and wine.21:40 The passage concludes with plans for a 150-nautical-mile return trip to Portland, Maine.28:57

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