Blue Horizon · vidéo

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A crew preparing to depart Luperon, Dominican Republic, for the Bahamas faces significant bureaucratic and mechanical delays. Local authorities initially block their departure, citing vague weather concerns and security fears following a recent grounding of another vessel in the bay.10:55 After six hours of negotiation at the immigration office, the crew secures clearance to leave.13:46 However, a newly installed Delphi 296 HDF fuel filter leaks during engine testing, forcing the crew to abort their departure.16:52 The crew had spent the preceding days provisioning in Puerto Plata, patching their dinghy, and performing engine maintenance, including replacing the air filter and coolant.3:54 They decide to wait three days for the next weather window rather than attempt a night departure under stress.17:20 The experience highlights the unpredictability of clearing customs and the necessity of thorough system checks before offshore passages.

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