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A solo sailor transits from Bizerte, Tunisia, to Annaba, Algeria, navigating the Mediterranean Sea while managing engine-dependent travel and border formalities.1:14 The passage begins with calm conditions, requiring the engine to run from midnight until 6:00 a.m. to maintain progress toward the Algerian border.8:42 Upon entering Algerian waters, the vessel is contacted by authorities via VHF channel 16, who track the boat’s position using radar.7:17 Wind conditions remain light, fluctuating between 7 and 10 knots, which necessitates frequent adjustments to the genoa and supplemental engine use.8:06 Upon arrival in Annaba, the sailor completes customs, immigration, and maritime security checks.11:06 The port lacks marina infrastructure, electricity, and water, and authorities impose strict restrictions on carrying passengers and performing local coastal trips.11:53 The sailor reports that these regulations, which differ from those applied to ferry passengers, limit the utility of the boat for recreational cruising with family and friends.11:36

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