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Crossing Borders on a Sail Boat

13. september 2018 · 15 min · 268K visninger · Barbados

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The crew of La Vagabonde travels to Barbados to secure US visas, opting for air travel over sailing to avoid an arduous upwind passage against trade winds.0:28 While based in Bridgetown, they navigate local bureaucracy, including a high-security visa interview process at the US embassy that requires multiple visits and strict adherence to security protocols, such as a prohibition on filming in the parking area.9:25 The crew explores the island by rental car, visiting sites like the Animal Flower Cave, and experiences the logistical challenges of managing boat-related paperwork and passport photos while away from their vessel.5:25 After receiving visa approval, they return to the boat to restock provisions and prepare for a passage to the Bahamas.12:29 They plan to wait for a favorable weather window, specifically monitoring wind speeds, which are forecast to drop from 25 knots to 20 knots to ensure a more comfortable downwind transit.13:15

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