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The crew of the sailboat *Chess* transits from Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to outfit the vessel with solar panels, davits, and a watermaker.1:42 Before departing Saint Thomas, the crew clears customs at a local marina to ensure proper documentation for the boat’s change of ownership and flag.7:03 During the passage, the crew encounters significant swell and breaking waves near the coast, forcing them to abandon an initial plan to anchor at Culebrita due to dangerous sea conditions.19:03 They divert to a more sheltered anchorage nearby, utilizing local knowledge to navigate the reef-protected area.20:41 Upon reaching San Juan, the crew completes the formal vessel entry process via a mobile application and a follow-up phone call with customs officials.35:10 They secure the dinghy at a local marina dock with assistance from a contact in Puerto Rico.35:32 The transit highlights the challenges of managing heavy swell in a monohull compared to a catamaran and the necessity of monitoring sea states when approaching coastal anchorages.6:18

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