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Johan and Malin clear customs in Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde, after misplacing their paperwork, then anchor at Ponte del Papagayo.2:19 They spend time cleaning the hull and socializing with a fleet of boats participating in the Barbados 50 regatta.5:49 The crew then sails to the uninhabited island of Santa Lucia, where high mountain peaks create a Venturi effect, causing wind speeds to jump from 9 knots offshore to 24-knot gusts within the bay.9:57 After returning to Mindelo to finalize preparations for a transatlantic crossing, the pair decides to delay their departure.11:10 Weather forecasts indicate a large area of light winds in the Atlantic, and the boat lacks sufficient diesel fuel to motor through the calm zone.11:51 They choose to wait in Mindelo for more favorable wind conditions before attempting the passage.12:01

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