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The Sailing Bubbles regatta in the British Virgin Islands features a fleet of cruising sailboats competing in daily races between islands.0:41 Participants use the Sea People app to track race segments, submit boat and sail specifications for handicapping, and complete side challenges.6:55 The event honors the legacy of Alex Rust, the late sailor who circumnavigated the globe on his boat, Bubbles, and whose story is documented in the film *Chasing Bubbles*.8:47 During the first race from Virgin Gorda to Scrub Island, the fleet navigates unpredictable winds and varying sea states.0:11 Competitors manage anchoring in deep water, including one instance of anchoring in 14 meters of sand, and perform stern-to mooring maneuvers in windy conditions.17:36 The regatta includes daily award ceremonies and social events, with penalties for losing teams involving mandatory costumes.0:54 The Chasing Bubbles Foundation uses the gathering to raise awareness for its mission of promoting adventurous, self-taught sailing.19:08

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