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The crew of Doodles recounts their first season of cruising, covering a route from the United States to the Bahamas and Puerto Rico. Maintenance challenges included replacing a sail guard on the spreader while offshore, installing six new 105 amp-hour AGM batteries in Miami, and losing a dinghy during a Gulf Stream crossing.4:19 The crew navigated 25-to-30-knot winds and 15-to-20-foot seas during a seven-day passage to the Dry Tortugas.2:58 Destinations included Key West, Bimini, the Berry Islands, Nassau for Junkanoo, and the Exuma Land and Sea Park at Wardrick Wells.9:16 The crew explored Thunderball Grotto at Staniel Key and visited the underwater piano near Georgetown.10:02 The season concluded with an 800-mile, nine-day solo passage from the Bahamas to Puerto Rico.16:28 Proper preparation and maintenance, including managing battery banks and securing dinghies, remain essential for long-term cruising.

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