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The crew of SV Delos spends time in the Cocos Keeling Islands, splitting into separate groups for a ladies' night at the local radio station, 6CKI, and a men's fishing expedition.3:30 During the fishing trip, the men attempt trolling and bottom fishing but lose several catches to reef sharks.3:51 They transition to spearfishing, successfully landing peacock cod and snapper, though they encounter gray reef sharks that force them to relocate.7:12 The women host a radio show at the Cocos Club, taking song requests and interacting with locals.12:48 The crew later reunites with an old friend from Seattle who is delivering a boat through the islands, and they take his vessel for a test sail.16:29 The visit concludes with meal preparation on board SV Delos, which requires clearing out storage lockers to replace a depleted propane tank.21:05 The crew prepares for a 1,500-mile passage to Chagos.22:02

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