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A Westsail 42 prepares for a 117-nautical-mile coastal passage from the Golfe du Morbihan to Brest, France, to clear customs before the crew’s Schengen visa expires.0:25 The crew uses the Navily app to identify anchorages and the PredictCurrent app to time their departure with tidal currents, which can reach five knots in the harbor exit.2:52 PredictWind’s departure planning tool indicates a mix of reaching and upwind conditions, with a contingency plan to anchor at a secondary location if headwinds prevent reaching Brest.6:12 During the departure, the anchor snags on the boat's bobstay, requiring manual clearing.15:42 Once clear of the harbor, the crew motors through heavy traffic before attempting to sail on a broad reach.16:46 The heavy displacement of the Westsail 42 results in slow speeds in light air, necessitating engine assistance to maintain progress.24:40 The crew manages navigation, engine monitoring, and sail handling while utilizing a Hydrovane for steering and Velcro-secured gear for stability.12:34

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