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Vlad, sailing solo on an Amel 50, departs Turks & Caicos for a multi-stage passage to the Bahamas.0:19 After a four-hour delay waiting for Customs and Immigration officials at the marina, he sets a course for Little Inagua Island, intending to anchor overnight before continuing to Matthew Town on Great Inagua for formal entry.1:09 Navigating the Caicos Channel, he manages light winds and adjusts his route to account for shifting conditions.7:06 To execute a jibe, he rolls in the genoa, adjusts the autopilot 60 degrees to port, and resets the sail plan once the maneuver is complete.9:39 Approaching Little Inagua, he identifies coral heads and anchors in eight meters of water, deploying 48 meters of chain.13:29 He notes that Little Inagua is the largest uninhabited island in the Caribbean, serving as a protected sanctuary for wildlife including goats and donkeys.15:14 The following day, he plans a 50-mile passage to Great Inagua to clear customs.16:24

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