Sam Holmes Sailing · video

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Sam Holmes clears customs in Bermuda after receiving negative COVID-19 test results, allowing him to lower the yellow quarantine flag and hoist the Bermudan courtesy flag.1:13 High winds in the anchorage initially prevent dinghy travel, forcing reliance on a neighbor for transport to shore.0:15 Once conditions calm, he uses an electric outboard to reach the dinghy dock, noting a small leak in the inflatable’s patch.2:36 Shore activities include grocery shopping, sightseeing at historic sites like Alexandra Battery and Gates Bay, and snorkeling at local beaches.1:32 He visits Tobacco Bay for a shower and explores a shipwreck near his anchorage using a GoPro.5:52 After three days in Bermuda, he prepares for an 1800-mile passage to the Azores, prioritizing fresh food supplies before departure.1:09 The customs and health department procedures prove efficient and friendly compared to standard airline travel.2:11

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