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What this video covers

The crew of the *Blue Horizon* prepares for their first overnight passage from Sardinia to Sicily, beginning with electrical and maintenance tasks in Cagliari. After installing a solar system with assistance, they increase the number of 220V outlets and refill gas cylinders.2:25 They also clean donated diving gear to facilitate future hull maintenance and recreational use.3:55 Before departing, the crew visits a derelict 1990 World Cup stadium in Cagliari.8:22

The passage begins with a day of beating into the wind to gain distance, followed by an overnight sail.13:18 During the initial leg, a military vessel forces the crew to alter their course.15:27 They anchor in a bay to wait for a favorable weather window, eventually departing for Sicily in light winds.17:34 The crew maintains a four-hour watch rotation throughout the night, relying on the autopilot to steer the vessel.26:21 They report calm seas and light winds, allowing for cooking and routine operations on board.26:53 The passage confirms the crew's ability to manage basic watch-keeping and boat systems during their first multi-day transit.

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