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Quick Update - 5 days Before Solo Transat Departure on Osprey.
March 17, 2026 · 9 min · 1K views · Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia
Crew member coils rope on Osprey’s deck near winch
What this video covers
Chris prepares the Grand Mistral for a solo transatlantic crossing, completing final maintenance tasks in Sherbrooke five days before departure.Watch He is replacing a lost custom mast track gate with a carbon-fiber-reinforced 3D-printed part, as a replacement aluminum extrusion is cost-prohibitive.1:18 The refit includes installing a new fuel manifold, a transfer pump, and cockpit storage bags, while addressing a gearbox oil leak and a freshwater system leak that previously fouled the bilge.4:58 Due to cold temperatures, he deferred painting the cockpit and hull repairs until warmer conditions during the crossing.2:58 The vessel requires a crew of 12 for the upcoming Newport Bermuda Race, which begins June 16, and registration is currently underway.8:11 Chris continues to document the project through live streams, focusing on engine bay organization and rig tensioning.7:11
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