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The crew of Catalpa rafts with the vessel Nightrunner at an anchorage to share meals, explore, and swim with dolphins.0:37 During the stay, the crew cleans their boat hulls by free diving to remove barnacles and marine growth, noting that a clean bottom improves sailing speed by one to two knots.13:57 To maintain position near rocks and reef, the crew deploys a stern anchor, which buries deeply into the sand.16:22 Retrieving the stern anchor requires the use of small scuba tanks to dive down and manually dig the gear out of the seabed.15:58 Local fishermen provide crayfish and scallops in exchange for rubber used for spear fishing and hookah setups.4:13 The crew also engages in rock climbing and cliff jumping before departing to head north.4:58

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