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Natalie and James navigate their 40-foot sailboat, Zephyr, from St. Mary’s, Florida, toward St. Augustine, Florida, via the Intracoastal Waterway.3:50 During a 20-nautical-mile transit, the crew encounters challenging docking conditions at a free dock near Jacksonville, where opposing wind and current push the bow away from the pier.4:03 The boat’s prop wash further complicates the maneuver, requiring a second approach before bystanders assist with lines.4:41 While docked, a raccoon boards the vessel twice to scavenge food from the dinghy and cockpit.8:05 The following day, the crew experiences significant speed fluctuations—ranging from 3.6 to 7.2 knots—while crossing an inlet due to strong tidal currents.11:19 Upon arriving at the St. Augustine anchorage, the crew attempts to anchor but strikes the bottom hard after hearing an unusual noise in the engine.14:15 The crew decides to abandon the anchorage immediately following the grounding.14:45

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