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A cruising couple sailing from the Yucatan Peninsula to Belize navigated an overnight passage in turbulent seas before entering the Belize Barrier Reef.5:31 Relying on a single engine, they opted to heave-to outside the reef until daylight to safely transit the narrow cut at San Pedro on Ambergris Caye.5:58 After clearing customs in San Pedro, they sailed south inside the reef to reach Caye Caulker.6:59 Caye Caulker prohibits cars, relying instead on golf carts, bicycles, and scooters for local transport.8:46 The island features sandy streets and a relaxed atmosphere consistent with its "Go Slow" motto.8:31 Additionally, the crew demonstrated a portable reverse osmosis water filtration unit by Ottahill, which successfully reduced water from 767 parts per million to 55 parts per million during a test on the Tchefuncte River in Madisonville, Louisiana.2:53 The unit operates on a rechargeable battery and includes an integrated pump for drawing water from freshwater sources.2:26

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