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A 43-foot Neil trimaran sails from Nassau to Highborne Cay in the Northern Exumas, covering the 27-mile passage in under three hours while maintaining speeds of 9 to 10 knots.4:45 The crew manages 20 to 23 knots of apparent wind by reefing the main and furling the genoa to 50 percent.3:40 Navigating the narrow, current-swept entrance to the Highborne Cay Marina requires careful maneuvering, as the slip is located in the rear of the facility.7:27 Upon arrival, the crew observes a high concentration of nurse sharks throughout the marina basin, noting that the site is a common gathering point for the animals.8:44 The stop allows the crew to wash salt accumulation from the vessel and dine at the local restaurant.9:04 The Exumas offer protected cruising in the lee of the island chain, where prevailing easterly winds keep seas calm on the western side.6:55

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