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Jacqueline and Gerard replace the jury-rigged stays on their yacht Avanti while anchored in Madagascar.Watch After receiving new rigging components via DHL, they install the aft lower stays one at a time, confirming the lengths and tension are correct before securing them with split pins.0:54 With the rig repaired, the crew prepares for a passage through the Mozambique Channel.2:11 During a week-long visit from a friend, the crew explores local waters, snorkeling at Tani Kelly to observe rays, turtles, and a zebra shark.2:34 They also visit Sakatia Island to swim with large green sea turtles.4:49 The crew returns to Crater Bay by sailing in 12 knots of wind using only the genoa, eventually securing Avanti to a mooring ball that requires additional shackle and line reinforcement.9:45 The crew concludes their stay by sampling THB, a local Malagasy lager.5:55

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