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Johan and Malin sail from the northern tip of Öland, Sweden, to Visby on the island of Gotland.8:40 After departing the anchorage at Gran Kullavik, they navigate 42 nautical miles across the Baltic Sea.8:46 With light winds between 3 and 15 knots and flat seas, they deploy an asymmetrical spinnaker using a snuffer bag for easier handling.9:06 Upon arrival in Visby, they moor in the city marina and explore the 13th-century limestone city wall and medieval church ruins.12:32 The crew notes that drone operations are prohibited in Visby due to the proximity of a military airport.14:45 They monitor weather forecasts for an approaching system expected to bring high winds and rain, potentially delaying their departure.13:03 The passage highlights the use of a gennaker in light-wind conditions and the historical significance of Visby as a well-preserved medieval trade center.

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