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What this video covers

The crew of Wee Sail completes a 50-mile passage to Jolly Harbour, Antigua, in six hours, averaging eight knots.0:53 During the final approach, the engine fails due to an empty fuel tank, requiring a tow from a nearby vessel to reach the anchorage.3:07 The crew spends three weeks in Antigua, participating in local Saturday cruiser races and hosting friends. They navigate around the island, utilising the autopilot for short coastal hops between anchorages.13:34 The boat remains in the area to accommodate guests and perform maintenance before planning a trip to Barbuda. Running out of fuel during a harbour approach serves as a reminder to monitor fuel levels more closely during passages.

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