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The crew of the 48-ft catamaran Supernova transits from the US Virgin Islands to the British Virgin Islands, clearing customs at Sopers Hole on Tortola before anchoring at Peter Island and Virgin Gorda.3:57 During the passage, the owner repairs the boat's stereo system by installing a 24-volt to 12-volt converter to replace an incorrectly wired 24-volt connection.6:18 He uses a cooling fan to bleed residual voltage from the amplifier’s capacitors before finalizing the installation.8:06 Upon arriving at Virgin Gorda, the crew visits Spanish Town to clear customs again in preparation for an overnight sail to St. Martin.11:58 They test a SunChill inflatable floating dock at a secluded rock pool near Long Bay, accessing the site by dinghy and mooring at a nearby dive buoy.19:45 The crew notes that local knowledge from other cruisers is essential for discovering remote anchorages and swimming spots in the BVI.25:46

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