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The crew of Doodles prepares for a 1,500-mile passage from the US Virgin Islands to Annapolis by performing maintenance and gear upgrades. Before departing, they spend time at Trunk Bay on St. John and anchor at St. James Island, where they order pizza delivered to the boat via dinghy.2:44 Maintenance tasks include scraping the hull to remove growth, with the recommendation to wear earplugs to prevent ear infections from debris.4:55 The crew deflates paddleboards for storage and prepares new equipment, including an A3 spinnaker and a new radar.7:02 The radar installation involves mounting the unit and running the cable externally along the mast, as the new model draws only 20 watts and supports AIS integration.10:00 The crew welcomes new members Sydney and David to join Bobby and Taylor for the upcoming transit.10:38 They conclude their time in the islands with a final dinner with friends before beginning the multi-day voyage.8:11

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