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A 14-day passage from Vigo, Spain, to Santa Maria in the Azores aboard an Etac 38 covered 931 nautical miles, significantly exceeding the planned 880 miles due to extended periods of calm.▶ 0:35 The crew experienced 5.5 days of zero wind, forcing them to motor or drift, which rendered weather forecasts from Windy unreliable as the voyage progressed.▶ 1:20 The vessel’s Raymarine AIS proved essential for tracking cargo ships during night watches, while Navionics recorded the track in three separate segments rather than a single file.▶ 3:48 Starlink failed to provide connectivity because the ocean mode was not activated while the boat was still in range of land-based cell service.▶ 2:10 The crew struggled with food storage and seasickness, noting that consistent nutrition was vital for maintaining the energy required for manual sail handling.▶ 5:09 Tacking the 10-12 ton boat in light air proved difficult, often requiring engine assistance or a 360-degree turn to maintain momentum.▶ 10:21 High humidity caused heavy condensation, making foul-weather gear necessary even in mild temperatures.▶ 11:39

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