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Johan and Malin depart Bonaire for a 35-nautical-mile downwind passage to Curacao.10:34 Before leaving, they spend a day touring Bonaire by car, visiting the Washington Slagbaai National Park, the salt ponds, and the historic slave huts.1:10 They also participate in geocaching near Lac Bay.6:22 For the passage, they rig a whisker pole to stabilize the Genoa for downwind sailing, opting to sail without the mainsail to maintain shade in the cockpit.11:12 They maintain a speed of six knots in 20-knot winds with manageable sea states.13:51 Upon arrival at the Spanish Water in Curacao, they navigate a narrow inlet under motor and anchor near a local boat, Alcino, which provides an escort to the anchorage.18:32 The crew plans to clear customs in Willemstad the following morning.14:41

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