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Mirage departs Jolly Harbour, Antigua, for a 50-nautical-mile passage to Christophe Harbour, St. Kitts.Watch The crew plans a direct route to save approximately 5 to 7 miles of travel.0:39 During the transit, the generator runs for one hour to produce 100 liters of fresh water and provide a 60-amp charge to the battery bank, which also receives a simultaneous 110-amp charge.3:45 Favorable winds shift to a direct following breeze, facilitating the arrival at the destination.4:21 Christophe Harbour Marina offers quiet, empty berths and helpful staff, but the cost for a 50-foot vessel reaches $200 per night.9:32 The marina infrastructure appears monumental but remains largely unoccupied, likely due to the high pricing structure.10:12 The crew intends to explore the island briefly before continuing their journey.9:55

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