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A 40-foot sailboat with a 2.1-meter draft exits the shallow, reef-lined Mahal Bay in Guadeloupe under mainsail alone.10:37 The crew navigates a narrow, buoyed channel locally known as the "corridor of death," characterized by surrounding shoals and breaking waves.0:13 Because the vessel is exiting, the crew observes the IALA-B buoyage system, keeping red markers to port.11:56 During the transit, the boat encounters 12 to 25 knots of wind, requiring precise steering to avoid grounding in the tight, 90-degree turns.14:07 The skipper utilizes a boom brake with climbing gear to manage the mainsail during downwind sailing and prevent accidental jibes.4:15 The vessel successfully clears the reef system and proceeds to the anchorage at Port-Louis, Guadeloupe, before a planned passage to Antigua.19:07 The crew notes that the protected, muddy-bottomed lagoon at Mahal Bay offers excellent holding and shelter, though it requires careful navigation due to the surrounding reef and restricted channel depth.6:44

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