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The crew of the catamaran Doodles tours North Saddle Key in Belize, a private island currently under development as a luxury resort named Paraiba Cove.0:55 The site features four villas, a central pavilion with an infinity pool, and a sustainable power system utilizing solar panels, battery power walls, and backup generators.2:36 Following the tour, the crew motors 12 miles to Tobacco Key, navigating shallow waters with poor chart accuracy by relying on visual navigation and maintaining a minimum depth of two and a half feet under the keel.12:16 Upon arrival, the crew anchors in a sandy patch and snorkels the anchor to confirm it is set clear of rocks.12:55 The island’s limited infrastructure requires advance coordination for dining, as the local restaurant opens specifically to accommodate the crew’s arrival.14:55 The passage highlights the necessity of visual pilotage in Belizean waters where electronic charts are unreliable.12:24

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