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The crew departs Harbor Island in the Bahamas, stops for fuel at the power station dock in Spanish Wells, and transits the Devil's Backbone reef.0:02 Navigating the Devil's Backbone requires following the magenta line on charts, where depths remain at least 10 feet.1:39 A north swell creates rolly conditions outside the reef, but the route becomes smooth once inside the protection of the reef.2:13 The crew sails downwind in 20 knots of breeze using a genoa, maintaining speeds of six to seven knots.4:30 They douse the sails before entering a narrow cut where tidal currents reach four knots.7:44 The vessel proceeds 10 miles to Hatchet Bay, a well-protected anchorage with a narrow entrance.9:51 The crew anchors the boat and uses a Highfield dinghy to reach shore for dinner at the Boater's Haven bar and grill.11:44 The anchor holds firm despite forecasted high winds.11:08

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