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Nike anchors off the southwest coast of Isla Juventud, Cuba, where officials grant a two-night stay to wait out weather before requiring a transit to Cayo Largo for formal customs clearance.0:01 While anchored at Estero Simón, military personnel monitor the boat to prevent shore access.6:32 The route to Cayo Largo involves navigating the narrow Paso de Quitasol, a channel through an island chain east of Isla Juventud.7:15 During the transit, inaccurate charts and sun glare cause Nike to miss the initial markers, requiring a course correction to locate the correct entrance.8:16 Tidal currents near the pass push the boat northward, as noted in Nigel Calder’s cruising guides.9:09 After navigating the pass, the boat proceeds to Rosario and eventually Cayo Largo to complete entry paperwork.11:11 During the passage, Nike identifies a simple method for setting the wind vane: the zero setting must always point toward the wind.12:33

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