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Sailing USA to the Bahamas!!! - West Palm Beach to West End EP -3 (Living on a sailboat)
3 May 2021 · 17 min · 7K views · West Palm Beach
What this video covers
Preparation for a Bahamas passage from West Palm Beach requires completing a health visa application and registering the vessel via the Click2Clear website.15:41 Both processes necessitate a negative COVID-19 test result, which must be obtained within five days of arrival.15:47 Travelers should print physical copies of the test results and the health visa to present to customs officials upon arrival.16:09 After checking in at West End, cruisers must complete a follow-up rapid COVID-19 test five to six days later and respond to periodic symptom-check emails.16:36
The transit from West Palm Beach to West End involved motor-sailing due to unfavorable wind angles, though the vessel maintained a comfortable pace.13:58 The crew utilized the Palm Beach Sailing Club for logistical support during the final paperwork phase.10:04 Routine maintenance performed before departure included cleaning the hull and propeller to improve performance.8:43 The vessel, Adventureborne, is equipped for solo operation, allowing the owner to manage sail handling and navigation independently while training crew members.3:50
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