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Vlad sails the Mirage to Île Fourchue, a marine reserve near St. Barts, to avoid the noisy, crowded moorings of the main island.Watch Accessing the reserve requires a permit, which he secures before arrival.0:21 He avoids the main St. Barts marina due to its med-style mooring requirements, lack of electricity, and unreliable water supply.0:40 Upon reaching Île Fourchue, he identifies a sandy patch on the seabed to drop his anchor, as his insurance policy does not cover damage resulting from the use of local mooring balls.3:47 He notes that the island’s marine park regulations restrict vessel length to 20 meters, though he observes a larger yacht violating this rule.7:13 While anchored, he runs his watermaker to produce 200 liters of fresh water and charges his batteries to 91%.4:34 The anchorage provides protection from the swell, allowing for swimming and hiking on the island. Proper anchoring technique in rocky areas requires locating sand patches to ensure holding.

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