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Vlad prepares Mirage for a 100-nautical-mile overnight passage from Bridgetown, Barbados, to Rodney Bay, St. Lucia. The departure process requires clearing Customs and Immigration at the commercial docks, a procedure that takes approximately one hour and involves mooring alongside large vessels.1:57 After completing the checkout and visiting a duty-free shop, the boat departs Barbados under 14–15 knot winds on a beam reach.2:08 The anticipated arrival time in St. Lucia is 8:00 a.m. the following morning.3:08 While reflecting on the stay in Barbados, the crew notes a lack of fresh produce, dairy, and meat in local grocery stores, though they highlight the availability of affordable rum and local beach amenities.0:46 The passage serves as a transition following a long ocean crossing, with the crew prioritizing rest upon arrival in St. Lucia.3:01

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