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A solo sailor transits the Spanish coast from Roses to La Rápita and onward toward Ibiza, managing night passages and increasing wind conditions. After a two-day stop in Roses to clean sand from the cockpit, the sailor navigates toward Palamós and Arenys de Mar.7:14 To avoid high port fees near Barcelona, the sailor executes a solo night passage toward La Rápita.17:33 During a subsequent leg toward Ibiza, wind speeds reach 20 knots, prompting the sailor to reef the mainsail using a technique learned from a Patrick Lane tutorial, which involves backing the genoa to stabilize the boat while reefing without needing to head directly into the wind.27:29 The vessel maintains an average speed of 6 knots, occasionally peaking at 7.4 knots.28:49 Fuel management includes 65 liters in the main tank and 40 liters in reserve jerrycans.33:50 The sailor relies on an autopilot for steering during night watches and monitors weather for potential thunderstorms.32:53

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