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A French-flagged sailboat remains in winter storage at Marina Gosling in Quebec, Canada, after a failed attempt to sell the vessel.1:11 Canadian customs officials granted the boat a temporary stay, allowing it to remain in the country for up to 18 months, provided it departs by late October to avoid significant import taxes.14:07 The owner plans to prepare the boat for a return voyage to Martinique in the fall, navigating via the Saint Lawrence River.15:28 Maintenance tasks include replacing four Z-Spar turnbuckles for the shrouds and backstay, which were sourced from Florida to avoid compatibility issues with metric-standard hardware in Canada.11:47 The owner previously worked in Martinique while awaiting a work permit, which was denied after a six-month processing period.16:27 The vessel is currently inhabited by nesting birds, complicating planned maintenance on the propulsion system.17:08

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