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A couple sailing a 30-ft boat from Puerto Rico to St. Thomas, USVI, completes a 20-mile passage to comply with COVID-19 entry requirements.2:28 The crew obtains mandatory negative COVID-19 test results in Puerto Rico before departing.6:43 Light winds and adverse currents force the crew to tack frequently, extending the transit to approximately 12 hours.18:25 During the passage, the crew trolls for fish using ballyhoo rigged with wire leaders, catching and releasing several large barracuda.13:11 Upon arrival in St. Thomas, the crew clears customs, noting that officials accept their test results without verifying passports or vaccination cards.22:55 The crew relies on an engine for final maneuvering into the anchorage due to deep water and light wind conditions.19:11 The experience highlights the inconsistency of international maritime check-in procedures and the necessity of adapting sailing plans to local wind and current conditions rather than rigid expectations.

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