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Thilo and Leonie sail their boat 40 nautical miles from Crooked Island to Clearance Town on Long Island in the Bahamas.0:06 The passage takes approximately eight hours, requiring motor-sailing due to light winds.3:20 Upon arrival, they navigate a shallow, reef-strewn bay to find an anchorage, where Thilo manually checks the anchor's set.3:56 The crew struggles with a leaking dinghy, noting that local supplies are limited and standard adhesives have failed to provide a permanent repair.6:33

The pair explores the local coastline, including a site where fishermen discard fish waste, attracting sharks.10:09 Leonie sustains a knee injury near this area, prompting caution regarding swimming in shark-frequented waters.10:15 They also harvest fresh coconuts from local palms.12:10 The crew uses the Rosetta Stone app to improve their English language skills during transit.8:00 They plan to visit the nearby Blue Hole, a deep marine sinkhole, in a future excursion.21:22 The couple notes the relative isolation of the Bahamas during their visit, often finding themselves the only boat in an anchorage.6:03

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