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The video is extremely brief — just a few sentences of departure commentary — but it does support the title's claim. Vlad departs La Coruna, Spain, leaving its lighthouse visible astern, and sets course for Porto, Portugal, a passage of 160 miles.Watch He notes the route requires rounding a cape, expects the conditions to be calm, and anticipates an overnight leg with an estimated arrival around 5 p.m. the following day.0:26 No weather complications, gear issues, or navigation decisions beyond the basic route plan appear in the video. The passage is described as straightforward and relaxed, consistent with the title's characterization of a smooth run down the northwest Iberian coast.

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