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During a regatta south of Vasser, the long-keeled boat Arevig struggles with slow progress while positioned at the back of the fleet.Watch The crew attempts a tactical gamble by heading west, banking on a predicted wind shift to gain an advantage over competitors positioned further east.0:08 Those eastern boats currently benefit from more favorable current and stronger wind pressure.0:03 Despite the strategic move toward the shoreline, the expected wind shift has not materialized, leaving the boat stalled in light conditions.0:14 Arevig carries the lowest handicap rating in the fleet, making the lack of speed particularly detrimental to their overall standing.0:23 The current tactical situation highlights the difficulty of balancing long-term weather predictions against immediate local wind conditions during a race.

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