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Adam and Luke are preparing their yacht for an Atlantic crossing at Rudders Boatyard in Pembrokeshire, where the vessel has been hauled out for two weeks for maintenance.0:25 The crew plans to launch the boat by the end of the following week and depart for the Canary Islands in a single 1,500-nautical-mile passage.2:45 This route requires a five-day weather window to clear the Bay of Biscay before reaching the prevailing northerly winds.3:28 While the pair has previously limited their sailing to three-day trips, they anticipate a 15-day minimum duration for this offshore leg.4:24 To manage safety and family concerns, they have installed a Spot tracker for Patreon supporters and an AIS transponder for tracking via platforms like Marine Traffic when within VHF range.8:26 The crew is currently awaiting parts to complete final repairs before their departure.3:57

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