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A Beneteau Oceanis 440 sails in the bay of Fort-de-France, Martinique, during a day trip with crew.0:51 The vessel encounters 20 to 27 knots of wind, requiring the use of three reefs in the mainsail and a partially furled genoa.0:57 The crew anchors at L'Anse à l'Ane, where the captain notes technical issues including a malfunctioning windlass remote, a water-damaged phone, and a non-responsive tablet.2:25 The boat’s cockpit table, previously finished with epoxy resin, shows signs of heat-induced swelling and cracking, prompting plans for a wood replacement.13:56 During the return transit, the crew observes the boat's rigging, specifically noting that the boom attachment point creates resonant noise that requires future dampening.7:45 The outing serves as a final shakedown for the vessel before an upcoming long-distance voyage.1:39

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