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The crew of Supernova explores the Los Roques archipelago in Venezuela, navigating shallow, uncharted waters while managing a malfunctioning primary winch.0:29 After anchoring in a narrow, shallow spot, they visit a local family living on a remote island, trading 50 cans of provisions for fresh oysters and cooked fish.20:33 The crew later clears customs at Gran Roque, the main town in the archipelago, before preparing for a passage to Grenada.24:44 The transit to Grenada involves motoring into 20-knot winds and 2-meter seas to meet a deadline.30:33 Throughout the stay, the crew relies on Google Translate to communicate with locals and observes the limited availability of food supplies in the region.17:21 The primary winch requires repair, forcing the crew to sail using only the headsail during local movements.2:01

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