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A sailing crew departs New York City, navigating the East River from north to south to transit Hell Gate at night.9:24 The passage, undertaken in company with another vessel, proceeds under calm conditions despite initial concerns regarding current and traffic.15:29 Following the departure, the crew sails toward Cape May, New Jersey, before entering the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.22:47 They time the canal transit to coincide with a favorable tidal current, noting the importance of waiting for visibility to improve after encountering dense morning fog.29:30 The journey continues across the Chesapeake Bay toward Annapolis, Maryland, where the crew docks to refuel and anchor before attending the Annapolis Boat Show.34:17 The transit through the canal serves as a practical exercise for the crew’s future plans to navigate the Intercoastal Waterway.32:03

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