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Paul and Sheryl Shard sail their Amel 50, the *Distant Shores*, on an 800-mile passage from the Canary Islands to Mindelo, Cape Verde.0:50 Accompanied by crew members Keith and Stefan, the team maintains a watch schedule while motor-sailing in light five-knot winds, maintaining a speed of six knots at 1800 rpm to conserve fuel.2:05 The crew utilizes a GN Espace Ocean Chef electric oven and induction cooktop for meal preparation, eliminating the need for propane.5:54 After six days at sea, the vessel makes landfall in Mindelo on the island of São Vicente.10:12 The crew spends one day in the marina refueling and provisioning before departing for a 2,200-mile transatlantic crossing to Antigua.11:05 The passage serves as a shakedown for the new boat and a trial for crew routines before the longer voyage.10:34

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