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Paul and Sheryl Shard depart Grand Canaria with two crew members, Wayne and Angie, for a nearly 3,000-mile transatlantic passage — the longest the Distant Shores crew had attempted.0:21 Provisioning for four people over three weeks begins dockside in Gran Canaria, with groceries delivered directly to the dock.0:42 The first three days out of the Canaries produce the fastest sailing of the voyage, with strong following winds pushing the boat close to 180 miles per day.1:20 Chafe management is an active concern: baggy wrinkle fitted to the spreader bars protects the sails, and the crew monitors batten pockets for wear.1:53 Watch schedules run three-hour rotations during the day and two-hour rotations at night, with Wayne and Angie — described as experienced long-distance cruisers — standing watches alongside Paul and Sheryl.2:30 The passage is expected to take two to three weeks.1:06 Strong following winds in the first days of a transatlantic crossing from the Canaries can push a cruising boat well beyond its expected daily mileage, making chafe inspection a priority from the outset.

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