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Hitomi and her partner, currently cruising in Brazil aboard their vessel, the Aike-maru, perform a sail upgrade and prepare a large catch of crabs.0:58 The crew replaces the existing sail with a new, larger model designed to handle a wider range of wind conditions, aiming for increased versatility during their ongoing voyage.9:12 They also reinstall the main sail, ensuring the third reef is properly rigged to improve safety and ease of handling in heavy weather.9:38 Following the sail maintenance, the crew prepares a meal featuring a large quantity of crabs caught during their time at sea.11:05 The preparation involves boiling the crabs and incorporating them into a gratin dish, served alongside miso soup and rice.12:27 The sail replacement project concludes with the vessel fully rigged and prepared for varied wind conditions.10:31

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