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After 32 days anchored in Curaçao, the crew of the sailboat *Califa* departs for a two-stage passage to Aruba.16:26 The transit covers approximately 76 nautical miles, with an overnight stop at Santa Cruz, Curaçao, to break the journey.15:45 During the stay in Curaçao, the owner completes an SSI Open Water diver certification for $495, utilizing local shore-side dive sites near a shipwreck.3:38 The crew notes that Aruba presents significant logistical challenges for arriving vessels, specifically regarding customs and immigration procedures.28:26 The designated customs pier consists of unprotected concrete, and the shallow depths—reportedly as low as 1.5 to 2 meters—pose a risk for the *Califa*, which has a 2.20-meter draft.28:23 Local reports and digital charts, including Navionics, warn that officials provide no assistance and strictly enforce the requirement to dock at this hazardous pier before clearing into the island.29:12 The crew plans to navigate these conditions during daylight hours to mitigate the risk of hull damage.28:36

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