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The crew of the sailboat Paragon completes a passage to Gijón, Spain, after racing to outrun a weather front.3:14 The transit required running the engine for two and a half days to reach the coast before the arrival of heavy winds.3:27 Upon arrival, the crew explores the local marina and Old Town, observing regional traditions such as the high-pour method of serving Asturian cider.1:09 The crew also notes the local practice of siesta, where businesses close between 12:00 and 16:30 to avoid the midday heat.9:41 Following the departure of a guest, the crew prepares for a subsequent voyage to Morocco.8:06 During these preparations, the boat's manual coffee grinder suffers a mechanical failure in the gearing, rendering the handle difficult to turn.8:28 The crew plans to depart Gijón despite a forecast for windy conditions overnight.12:01

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