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The crew departs St. Bas for Puerto Rico but encounters multiple delays, including a forgotten laundry pickup that requires a last-minute return to port.2:02 Light winds and illness force a two-night stopover at St. Thomas before the vessel reaches Culebra.5:13 On Culebra, the crew explores the island’s arid landscape and visits a beach featuring a rusted tank, a remnant of the island’s history as a former United States Navy training ground.9:22 The crew also utilizes the calm, shallow waters near a reef for kitesurfing, noting the challenges of packing a 12-meter kite on a small boat.9:37 During final preparations to sail to the Puerto Rican mainland, the crew discovers a leaking stuffing box that mixes oil with saltwater.14:53 This mechanical failure likely necessitates hauling the boat out for repairs.14:39 Despite the setback, the crew departs at 06:00 to capitalize on a brief window of wind before an expected period of calm.15:07

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