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The crew of a cruising sailboat prepares for an Atlantic crossing by completing final provisioning and administrative tasks in Lamin, Gambia. After spending a month anchored in the mangroves, the owners clear customs and immigration in Banjul, navigating the local bureaucracy to officially check out of the country.12:41 Final preparations include purchasing fresh produce and performing a last-minute engine inspection.3:43 During this check, the crew discovers a significant crack in the alternator belt, which they replace while anchored at the Lamin Lodge before departing.19:20 The vessel motors toward the river mouth to position itself for an early morning offshore start.22:05 The crew emphasizes the necessity of carrying spare parts and performing thorough pre-departure checks, as the damaged belt would have likely failed during the crossing, potentially causing engine overheating or loss of the raw water pump function.21:01

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