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Vlad sails the Mirage from Portland, Maine, to Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and Block Island, navigating coastal currents and varying wind conditions. During the transit to Nantucket, the vessel encounters a two-knot head current while maintaining a speed of seven knots.3:53 Upon arrival, the crew notes the high cost of local marina slips and the island's history as a 19th-century whaling hub, which inspired the novel Moby-Dick.6:47 The subsequent 30-mile passage to Martha’s Vineyard features favorable winds, allowing for sailing without engine assistance.14:02 After a brief stop at Cuttyhunk Island, the Mirage proceeds 40 miles to Block Island.18:12 This final leg involves navigating through a field of offshore wind turbines in 15- to 25-knot winds.19:10 The crew anchors in 10 meters of water at Block Island, deploying 40 meters of chain to account for local tidal currents and rocky, hilly terrain.21:36 The trip concludes with the crew utilizing a scooter for local transport while observing professional racing yachts, including the 11th Hour Racing Team, in the vicinity.19:47

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