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The crew of a Fest 310 sailboat conducts sea trials in Paraty, Brazil, to learn the handling characteristics of their new vessel compared to their previous Delta 26.1:11 They practice sail trim across five points of sail: close-hauled, beam reach, broad reach, and running (dead downwind), while identifying the "no-go zone" directly into the wind.10:02 The demonstration includes the mechanics of tacking—passing the bow through the wind—and jibing, which involves passing the stern through the wind.10:55 To refine their skills, the sailors execute a "training triangle" maneuver, plotting five waypoints on Navionics to force transitions between all points of sail.14:14 During the exercise, they identify a mechanical deficiency: the jib sheets are too short, causing the lines to slip from the cleats during maneuvers.17:19 They plan to replace the sheets with longer lines and perform maintenance on the furler and winches.18:03 Practicing maneuvers in a controlled, familiar environment helps identify necessary equipment upgrades and improves boat handling.17:32

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