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Vlad departs Mangrove Cay at 0700 on an Amel 50, covering roughly 40 miles to West End, Grand Bahama (also known as Old Bahama Bay) with a hard deadline of 1400–1500 to clear Customs and Immigration before closing.0:26 Wind has shifted east, eliminating the north component that would have created wind-against-current conditions in the Gulf Stream the following day — a key factor in timing the crossing.0:53 Running dead downwind at 6–7 knots, Vlad experiments with the inner staysail, which adds 0.7 knots, and sets a preventer on the mainsail to prevent an accidental gybe.3:12 He notes that departing from a more southerly position makes sense because the Gulf Stream's 3-knot northward set over a 7-hour crossing will carry the boat back north across the stream's 40-mile width.8:44 A late wind increase pushes boat speed to 8.5–9 knots, delivering him 30 minutes ahead of schedule.10:33 Docking at West End in 26-knot gusts requires help from bystanders.11:49 Marina rates are $3 per foot per night without electricity; resort fee is $185.12:31 Local water TDS reads 635, acceptable for washing and drinking.12:07 Checkout paperwork is complete; departure for the Gulf Stream crossing is set for 0700 the next morning.12:48

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