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A double-canoe sailing in Brittany prepares for a Bay of Biscay crossing by performing rig maintenance and rigging a drifter sail. The crew tensions the mast by adjusting the forestay and backstay to induce pre-bend, then tightening the cap shrouds and intermediate stays to stabilize the rig.23:48 To improve light-wind performance, the crew constructs 17 soft shackle hanks from Dyneema for a drifter sail.22:32 The vessel, which recently transited the Chenal de Four, relies on a Nautinex autopilot for self-steering during coastal passages.16:30 Maintenance tasks include troubleshooting a stuck carburetor float on an outboard engine and evaluating the necessity of fuel-water separator filters for portable tanks.7:40 While awaiting a weather window, the crew monitors forecasts via Windy Premium and prepares for potential heavy weather from the remnants of a North American hurricane.20:03 The project concludes with the installation of upgraded mounting brackets for the autopilot and final rig tuning to ensure structural integrity before heading offshore.16:30

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