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Vlad and a crew member sail an Amel 50 from Martinique to Puerto Real, Puerto Rico, covering 440 nautical miles.0:57 The passage begins with favorable conditions, allowing the vessel to maintain speeds between 9 and 9.7 knots using a Code Zero sail.4:34 During the first 24 hours, the boat logs nearly 200 nautical miles while maintaining a starboard tack.20:53 The route passes near the small, Venezuelan-controlled Avis Island, which features only a lighthouse and a few palm trees.12:53 On the second day, wind speeds drop to 14 knots, slowing progress.12:32 A last-minute change in marina availability forces a diversion to Marina Puerto Real, adding 40 miles to the original plan.14:02 The crew navigates the final approach to the southern coast of Puerto Rico near Cabo Rojo, arriving at the marina after a total transit time of approximately two days.19:54

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