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The crew of a steel sailboat arrives in Nassau, Bahamas, to restock supplies, repair gear, and prepare for a 140-mile overnight passage to Freeport.12:46 Anchoring near the city proves difficult due to strong currents and limited space between marinas, forcing the crew to re-anchor in a narrow channel.3:44 To maximize speed in light winds during the upcoming passage, the crew rigs a twin-headsail configuration using two spinnaker poles, a setup requiring complex line management.13:28 Maintenance tasks include repairing the windvane and checking the propeller for debris with a GoPro.13:00 The crew notes that Nassau lacks convenient dinghy docks, often requiring a fee of $1 per foot, and observes that the city is heavily oriented toward cruise ship tourism, with few accessible anchorages.13:33 A persistent lip infection prevents the crew from diving or cleaning the hull.15:11 The stopover serves as a logistical hub for refueling, laundry, and gas exchange, though the crew finds the city’s infrastructure and waste management challenging.14:00

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