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Winter sailing requires specific maintenance and safety protocols to protect both the vessel and the crew. To prevent freezing, owners should drain water tanks, blow out lines with air, and add non-toxic antifreeze to through-hulls and engine cooling systems. Heating elements, such as 15-watt bulbs in glass jars or 120-watt heaters, help protect vulnerable areas like engine compartments and plumbing.6:05 When leaving a boat in the water, a tarp over the boom prevents snow accumulation, provided it is cleared regularly to avoid damaging stanchions.4:14 For winter operations, sailors should plan shorter passages, prioritize daylight sailing, and use wool netting base layers and layered gloves to manage moisture and cold.8:01

The episode also highlights the restoration of the historic sailboat Sorgenfri, which four young women refitted for an Atlantic crossing, and covers the Mesternes Mester regatta, where crews competed in J/70 keelboats.20:52 Additionally, the Hanse 360 is reviewed, noting a design correction regarding aft cabin headroom implemented after the initial production run.24:08

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