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Cruising in Simpson Bay, St. Martin, the crew of MJ Sailing manages boat maintenance and pet logistics while anchored in heavy swell. To prepare their cat, Georgie, for EU entry, they transport her by dinghy and bicycle to a local veterinarian for a rabies titer blood test, which requires a four-week processing period.1:23 Onboard, the crew fabricates a custom PVC track for a new dodger by creating a template from driftwood and heat-bending the material with a heat gun.6:08 To mitigate the severe rolling caused by swells hitting the beam in the anchorage, they rig a bridle from the anchor chain to a cockpit winch to adjust the boat's orientation.13:43 The crew also utilizes local shore services, including a laundry service that processes 41 pounds of gear for $52 and a propane refill station.12:06 Despite the motion, they remain in the bay rather than moving into the lagoon.12:51

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