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Bobby and Amanda relocate Doodles from a rolly anchorage at Highborne Key to Norman's Key in the northern Exumas, Bahamas, seeking shelter from shifting winds.0:19 The 10-mile transit provides only marginal improvement in sea state, as the anchorage remains uncomfortable due to a persistent south wind.1:27 The crew avoids the local marina, which enforces a 50-foot minimum length and charges $7 to $8 per foot.3:29 They go ashore at Norman's Key to visit a beach and dine at a restaurant, noting the high cost of food, including a $30 cheeseburger.3:59 During the excursion, Bobby instructs Amanda on operating the dinghy, focusing on tiller steering and throttle control.6:35 The couple later visits friends Katie and Craig, who arrived on their Neel 47, Supernova.7:09

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