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A crew sailing the Bahamas departs Great Inagua for an 80-mile passage, opting to bypass a planned stop at a small offshore reef to capitalize on favorable 15-to-18-knot winds.8:12 The vessel maintains a speed of 5 to 6 knots using a full sail plan and a Windpilot self-steering system.4:57 After deciding to sail through the night to reach a primary island, the crew navigates into a shallow, unlit anchorage in total darkness, relying on depth soundings of 2.3 to 2.7 meters to locate a suitable spot.10:48 Upon waking, they discover the boat is surrounded by a pod of dolphins in clear, calm water.11:54 The crew explores a nearby reef by dinghy, encountering diverse marine life and coral.15:00 The passage highlights the necessity of adjusting travel plans based on shifting wind conditions rather than adhering to rigid itineraries.

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