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The crew of the Open 66 NV anchors in Laman Bay on Epi Island, Vanuatu, to search for dugongs in the local seagrass beds.0:38 After failing to spot the marine mammals while snorkeling, the crew observes them from the beach.1:50 The visit to Epi includes a beach cleanup, where the crew documents significant plastic pollution and discusses the lack of local recycling infrastructure.3:54 Preparations for an upcoming passage to Indonesia via the Torres Strait include inspecting the boat's emergency storm sail.8:03 The crew modified this sail to fit a new middle stay installed during their refit by shortening the luff tape.8:51 The itinerary through Vanuatu includes stops at Port Resolution on Tanna Island, Port Vila on Efate, Pele, and Emae, with a final planned stop at Pentecost for the traditional land diving ceremony before clearing out at Luganville.7:11

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