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The crew of Jibsea departs San Juan, Puerto Rico, for a 460-nautical-mile passage to the Bahamas.0:22 The three-and-a-half-day transit begins with light, variable winds in the Mona Passage, forcing the crew to motor for two and a half hours and deploy a spinnaker to maintain speed in sloppy, multi-directional seas.2:35 As the vessel approaches the Bahamas, wind speeds increase rapidly from 13 to 20 knots, requiring a sail change to a reefed main and headsail in a wing-on-wing configuration.10:05 The resulting sea state becomes short and steep, causing significant motion and discomfort for the crew during the final night.12:49 Upon arrival, the crew performs standard post-passage maintenance, including cleaning and laundry, before clearing customs.17:11 The passage concludes with the vessel anchored in Bahamian waters.17:06

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