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The crew of the 45-ft sailboat *Zephyr* completes a 24-hour, 120-nautical-mile overnight passage from Little Harbour, Abaco, to Freeport, Grand Bahama.2:37 Departing to meet family, the crew navigates a narrow, reef-lined pass at Little Harbour, encountering confused Atlantic swells that cause significant rolling and seasickness.2:58 The passage requires motor-sailing for the first several hours due to light winds and unfavorable swell angles.9:55 While crossing deeper waters, the crew encounters two pods of sperm whales, observing them at close range before the animals dive.14:00 The final leg of the trip benefits from a full moon and favorable winds, allowing for engine-off sailing at speeds between 5.5 and 7.5 knots.18:48 Upon arrival at the teardrop-shaped anchorage in Freeport, the crew anchors in anticipation of incoming heavy weather.20:36 The passage demonstrates that while initial departures through reef passes can be turbulent, favorable wind shifts and moonlight can significantly improve overnight transit conditions.

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