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The crew of SV Delos sails 225 miles from Grand Bay, Mauritius, to the remote St. Brandon Shoals, also known as Cargados-Carajos Shoals, in the southern Indian Ocean.4:01 The 36-hour passage involves consistent 25- to 30-knot winds from the southeast, with frequent squalls reaching 40 to 45 knots.5:23 The crew maintains a speed of approximately 6 knots, navigating through rough seas that cause significant seasickness among some members.7:05 Upon arrival, the vessel contacts the Mauritian Coast Guard to confirm their arrival and intent to anchor for several weeks.14:41 The crew notes the navigational hazards of the atoll, referencing the 2014 grounding of Team Vestas Wind during the Volvo Ocean Race, which resulted from a failure to zoom in on electronic charts.17:09 After verifying their position with radar and charts, the crew anchors on the west side of the atoll.17:16 The passage highlights the necessity of monitoring radar and detailed chart zoom levels when approaching low-lying coral reefs.17:09

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