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The crew of SV Delos experiences significant personnel and logistical changes while anchored at an abandoned village on Badam Island in the Chagos Archipelago. Max and Frida decide to depart the vessel early to return to their families, citing personal reasons and family emergencies.5:21 Yosha also announces her departure from the boat after four years to pursue independent goals.7:16 During this period, the 15-year-old vessel faces multiple mechanical failures, including broken battery chargers and a leaking main engine.8:59 The crew manages limited electricity and water usage while exploring the island, which is heavily populated by coconut crabs.2:30 They construct a large dreamcatcher to honor the history of the former inhabitants and hang it in the local church.18:25 The crew concludes their month-long stay by preparing for a passage to Madagascar, though a drone crash renders their aerial camera unusable.21:33

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