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A Perfect Sail to San Juan, Puerto Rico - Ep. 56 RAN Sailing

7 July 2017 · 17 min · 75K views · San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Johan and Malin sail 52 nautical miles from Culebra to San Juan, Puerto Rico, navigating US territorial waters without needing to clear customs.5:19 They depart Culebra at 05:30 to reach San Juan before dark, initially motoring in calm conditions before picking up 11 to 12 knots of wind from the northeast.4:57 This allows for a broad reach, maintaining 6 to 7 knots of speed over ground for the final 20 nautical miles.8:12 Upon arrival, they anchor behind the old port of San Juan, protected from waves by nearby marinas.13:09 The city offers access to major retailers including West Marine, Best Buy, and Home Depot for supplies like engine oil, camera gear, and water filters.15:27 The crew notes that the San Juan anchorage sits centrally within the city, providing proximity to the cultural district of Santurce and the historic colonial architecture of Old San Juan.13:06

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