Sailing Good, Bad, and Ugly · video

What this video covers

A couple sailing the 38-ft vessel Good, Bad, and Ugly transits from St. John to Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, to clear customs into the British Virgin Islands.0:48 The crew maintains a conservative sail plan with a reefed headsail to manage short, intense wind gusts from passing squalls.6:58 Upon arrival, they inadvertently tie to a reserved mooring ball, violating local regulations, before securing a non-reserved ball for $40 per night.13:11 The customs check-in process at the immigration office costs $26 and grants a 30-day stay.17:36 The crew notes that the check-in location has moved from previous years and requires a walk through town.16:03 Technical issues include a chafe point on the headsail furling line caused by an improperly installed lead block, which the owner plans to resolve by grinding the metal housing.6:15 The crew celebrates Valentine’s Day by visiting Foxy's bar and preparing a homemade pizza dinner aboard.18:02

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