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After departing Luperón, Dominican Republic, the crew sails to the Turks and Caicos Islands, navigating the final stretch under motor after the wind dies.2:39 Upon arrival at Big Sand Key, they anchor in shallow, uninhabited waters to await formal entry.2:56 The crew clears customs at a secondary commercial port in Grand Turk, noting that weekend arrivals incur a $30 surcharge for after-hours processing.8:03 They struggle to find a secure dinghy dock, eventually tying off at a damaged pier near a cruise ship terminal.11:24

The transit continues toward South Caicos across the Caicos Bank, a 4,400-square-kilometer shallow area.19:12 During the passage, a fishing line fouls the propeller, requiring a crew member to enter the water to clear the obstruction while the boat drifts in open water.15:20 Navigating the bank involves constant vigilance, as depths frequently hover around two meters with shifting coral heads and sandbars.18:59 The crew maintains slow speeds to avoid grounding, relying on visual navigation to supplement electronic charts.22:22

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