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The crew of a cruising sailboat prepares for a passage from Mallorca to Ibiza while troubleshooting persistent technical issues. After receiving a general assessment from marine professionals in Port Andratx, the owners address a faulty AIS and VHF radio system by reprogramming the MMSI number.▶ 7:58 They confirm the repair by verifying their signal with a nearby vessel on a chartplotter.▶ 12:24 The crew then completes a 50-nautical-mile overnight passage to Ibiza, noting that the transit required significant motoring due to light and shifting winds typical of the Mediterranean.▶ 13:11 Upon arrival, they manage administrative tasks and logistics for upcoming maintenance in Almerimar, where they plan to perform further boat upgrades.▶ 13:42 The journey continues with a short hop to a sandbank off Formentera, a location noted for its beauty but also for the presence of a shipwrecked vessel that ran aground during a sudden wind shift.▶ 18:04 The crew emphasizes that their current Mediterranean transit serves as a long-term testing phase for the boat before future offshore voyages.▶ 15:11

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