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After a four-day offshore passage, the crew of the sailboat Paragon arrives in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, to clear customs and prepare for a subsequent leg to St. John’s.0:02 Upon docking, the captain contacts Canadian customs officials to report the vessel’s arrival, declaring frozen meat and produce stored in the deep freezer.5:26 Unlike previous experiences in the United States where similar provisions were confiscated, the Canadian officials allow the crew to retain their food stores, citing the vessel’s short duration in Canadian waters and its planned transit to Greenland.8:06 The crew secures their customs clearance number in the boat’s window as required.11:00 While in port, the sailors utilise the local dinghy dock, explore the historic town, and visit the Lunenburg Foundry.15:11 The stopover serves as a transition point for maintenance and provisioning before the next 1,200-nautical-mile passage.16:38

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