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Vlad and a new crew of three depart Pasito Blanco, Gran Canaria, for an 800-mile passage to Mindelo, Cabo Verde, aboard the Mirage.0:18 The crew includes two members of the Irish Coast Guard and one South African.0:35 During the transit, the boat maintains a steady pace with consistent following winds, allowing for the use of a gennaker when wind speeds drop below 18 knots.10:15 The crew implements three-hour watch rotations, providing the owner with nine hours of rest per night.9:46 Daily operations include running the generator for one hour to charge batteries and operate the watermaker.10:34 On the third day, the vessel covers 315 miles in 48 hours.13:57 The crew adjusts the spinnaker pole to starboard as wind conditions shift, and they navigate toward the destination while managing food preparation and boat maintenance.18:21 By the sixth day, the vessel nears the final 50 miles of the journey.24:12

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