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The crew of the 40-foot Jeanneau 409 *Denise* competes in the Refeno regatta, a 300-nautical-mile offshore race from Recife to Fernando de Noronha, Brazil.0:27 During the start, the crew navigates heavy traffic and potential collisions by hugging the breakwater to gain a tactical advantage in wind positioning.2:51 Throughout the passage, the team manages electrical power constraints and uses Starlink for weather updates and communication, including assisting other vessels that suffered mast and rudder failures.9:14 Strategy centers on balancing the shortest route against ocean currents, with the crew opting to stay slightly upwind of the direct path to mitigate current-driven drift.10:19 As they approach the island, the team faces shifting, gusty winds and rain squalls, requiring constant sail adjustments to maintain their position against competitors like the *Sem Fim*.21:06 The race concludes with a tactical finish near the island’s rocky coastline, where the crew successfully manages wind shadows to secure their standing.22:18

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