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The crew of the sailboat Escapade decides to sail north from Dominica to a marina in Guadeloupe to avoid the path of Hurricane Beryl.13:37 While monitoring the storm's development from 40% to 70% probability, the crew faces a simultaneous mechanical failure when their 13-year-old generator explodes behind the control panel.10:59 They abandon the generator entirely, opting to rely on solar and battery power for future seasons.13:12 Upon reaching the marina in Guadeloupe, the crew prepares for the storm by removing canvas and securing solar panels to reduce windage.15:52 Hurricane Beryl intensifies into a Category 4 storm with 130-mph winds, tracking toward St. Vincent and the Grenadines.19:12 The crew remains in the Guadeloupe marina, experiencing 40-knot winds and minor damage, while other vessels flee south toward Trinidad and Grenada.22:01 After the storm passes, the crew sails to Martinique.22:15 The decision to head north to a marina provides a secure base for the crew to weather the storm while avoiding the worst of the hurricane's impact.

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