March 24,2015. Leg 5 to Itajai onboard Team Alvimedica. Day 6. A late night gybe set off a wild day of true Southern Ocean sailing as the temps dropped and the wind and waves built with an approaching low pressure system and accompanying cold front. Dave Swete on the wheel in wet and windy downwind conditions with the rest of his watch partners keeping their weight aft,behind him.
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