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Cruising the west coast of Guadeloupe, the crew explores rainforest trails and geothermal hot springs in the city center, where thermal water from a power plant flows into the ocean.11:26 While attempting to check in at a local port, they find the office closed and continue sailing south.10:00 Upon reaching an anchorage to refuel, they encounter erratic winds and heavy swell, causing nearby boats to collide.15:16 The crew decides to remain at anchor overnight rather than navigate through reef-strewn waters in the dark.18:30 The following morning, they endure a night of extreme rolling before relocating to a more protected anchorage.18:24 During a period of heavy rain, they collect freshwater by funneling runoff into the aft tank and manually transferring it to the forward tank.19:04 The crew prepares to monitor the path of Hurricane Beryl to determine their next passage.19:40

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