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Dan and Kika join the crew of a 65-foot carbon fiber racing yacht for a 600-mile delivery passage from Genova, Italy, to Malta.0:32 The vessel features a canting keel, a five-meter draft, and a stripped-down interior with 12 adjustable bunks designed to remain level while heeled.5:17 Navigation and systems monitoring occur at a dedicated station located in a central "media cave" below deck, separate from the helm.3:33 The crew operates on a three-person watch system, with each person helming for one hour during three-hour shifts.18:04 Because the boat lacks an autopilot, constant manual steering is required.7:36 The crew prepares the mainsail underway, a three-hour process involving inserting battens and hoisting the sail manually.14:07 During the passage, the crew manages sail changes to handle increasing wind speeds and uses the canting keel to maintain a flat sailing angle.17:27 The experience highlights the operational differences between managing a personal cruising boat and serving as crew on a high-performance racing vessel.7:26

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