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The crew of the sailboat Arabella transits the Okeechobee Waterway from the St. Lucie River toward the Caloosahatchee River, navigating shifting, shallow waters and multiple bridges.0:40 Before entering the waterway, the crew verifies vertical clearances using Navionics and onboard chart plotters, confirming that the boat’s mast height clears the 55-foot minimum bridge restrictions.6:31 During the passage, the crew encounters communication failures with a lock operator due to radio interference, forcing them to hold station in tight quarters near rocks.10:51 The crew practices windlass operation and anchoring techniques to improve proficiency in varying bottom conditions.2:17 After clearing the locks, they anchor near the Ortona Sand Mine and utilize a local tavern accessible by dinghy.21:57 The transit requires careful monitoring of bridge schedules and depth soundings, as chart plotters prove more reliable than paper charts in the shifting Florida canal system.6:35 Subtropical conditions present challenges, including intense mosquito swarms that necessitate the use of deck screens and tarps to maintain ventilation.12:31

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