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Jibsea departs St. Martin for a 100-nautical-mile passage to Antigua, a 19-hour trip sailed close-hauled in 15 to 18 knots of wind.0:18 Shortly after departure, the crew discovers the port-side winch pawls are failing to catch, causing the headsail sheet to slip under load.1:47 They temporarily switch to the staysail while troubleshooting the winch, which requires a full rebuild.2:24 The passage involves navigating near Anguilla and St. Bart's, where the crew experiences sporty conditions and significant heel angles while hand-steering.8:25 Upon arrival in Antigua, the crew clears customs at Jolly Harbour to avoid the higher environmental and park fees associated with English Harbour and Falmouth.13:31 The check-in process requires standard documentation, including previous port clearance papers, vessel registration, passports, and online check-in confirmation.12:41

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