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The crew of the MotionMe II performs a final sail in the Baía de Guanabara before transferring ownership of the monohull to a new family.4:31 Before departing, the crew secures all loose interior items and closes all hatches and ports to prevent water ingress from boat wakes.1:11 The departure maneuver involves releasing the mooring lines while the boat is already under sail, allowing the vessel to drift backward slightly to avoid fouling the mooring gear.7:28 Once clear of the mooring, the crew utilizes a wing-on-wing configuration to maximize the light wind conditions.8:10 To return to the mooring, the crew reduces speed and approaches under engine power, using a boat hook to retrieve the mooring pendant.13:09 They secure the boat to the mooring using two lines, including a primary line and a secondary safety line.13:37 The crew emphasizes that while mooring under sail is possible, using the engine provides greater control and safety in crowded anchorages.11:54

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