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A 600-nautical-mile passage from Gibraltar to the Canary Islands marks the first leg of an Atlantic crossing for the crew of the sailboat *QI*.0:17 The crew departs in a rush, navigating the Strait of Gibraltar while monitoring for orca interactions, which have become frequent and aggressive toward sailboats in the region.1:00 They maintain a buddy-boat system with other vessels for safety and weather coordination.6:26 During the transit, the crew manages light wind conditions, utilizing a new bowsprit design to improve sail trim and performance with their cruising chute.17:31 They encounter a large pod of dolphins and monitor a developing low-pressure system that necessitates a southward course adjustment.28:36 The crew reports success using Stugeron tablets to manage seasickness during the five-and-a-half-day voyage.13:43 The passage concludes with the vessel successfully entering the Atlantic Ocean, overcoming initial equipment losses and pre-departure nerves.31:32

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