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Huub sails 75 miles overnight from Spanish Waters, Curaçao, to Aruba, navigating the passage under mainsail only due to unfavorable wind angles.▶ 1:54 The transit requires careful monitoring of AIS traffic, as the route features significant ship activity and several vessels operating without AIS signals.▶ 9:20 Upon arrival in Aruba, the vessel must dock at a specific pier for a mandatory, multi-step customs and immigration process that includes a physical boat inspection.▶ 10:33 The entry into the Aruba anchorage requires navigating between marked concrete blocks and shallow areas, necessitating precise maneuvering in limited space.▶ 13:32 Once cleared, the boat anchors in 10 feet of water off the city, where the owner deploys 100 feet of chain.▶ 16:38 The passage concludes with a tour of Aruba’s landmarks, including the Arikok National Park, Kassibari rock formations, and Baby Beach.▶ 19:49 Curaçao customs procedures require sailors to report to the Port Authority when switching between different anchorages within Spanish Waters.▶ 0:55

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