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A 30-foot sailboat completes a 130-mile passage from Barbuda to Portsmouth, Dominica, in 33 hours.3:25 The crew departs at 3 p.m. to time the wind shift, maintaining a speed of four to five knots during the overnight transit.2:47 Upon arrival, they clear customs using a streamlined process that allows simultaneous check-in and check-out, valid for two weeks.7:53 They purchase a $12 USD per-person site pass to access national parks and secure a temporary driver's license at a local police station for 30 EC.8:05 The crew explores the Indian River and completes the strenuous three-hour hike to the Boiling Lake through the Valley of Desolation, noting that heavy rain makes the trail slippery and challenging.19:34 They also visit Titou Gorge for swimming.13:26 The crew highlights the island's high-quality fresh water and local food, such as johnny cakes and fish cakes, as primary features of the destination.11:23

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