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Gerard and Jacqueline, sailing the yacht Avanti, arrived at the Cocos Keeling Islands and anchored at Direction Island.0:18 They traveled two nautical miles by dinghy to Home Island to clear customs, pay mooring fees, and restock supplies.0:27 Home Island hosts a population of approximately 600 Cocos Malay people.2:38 The crew toured Oceania House, the former residence of the Clunies-Ross family, who historically operated the island’s coconut plantations.2:52 During their visit, the island celebrated the 40th anniversary of its integration into Australia with traditional Joong Kong boat races.2:02 These keel-less vessels, historically used for transport between islands, proved difficult to handle in the trade winds, resulting in one capsize.5:49 The crew noted that fuel on Home Island is available only three days a week for one hour each morning.6:30 While the local hardware store and market offer supplies, dining options are limited on weekdays.7:28 After completing administrative tasks, the crew returned to the anchorage at Direction Island to prepare for a passage to Chagos.8:46

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