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Doodles departs Fort Lauderdale for a 50-mile passage to Bimini, Bahamas, in west-northwest winds.2:01 The crew completes final provisioning via Instacart and performs last-minute boat preparations, including compass and autopilot calibration.Watch Upon arrival at Bimini, the crew clears customs and immigration at the Big Bimini Big Game Club, noting that customs clearance is handled online while immigration requires an in-person visit.4:39 The vessel docks at the Blue Water Marina, located near the historic Hemingway House.5:29 The crew attends a local cruisers' meetup to exchange information and sailing stories with other boaters.7:20 The trip concludes with dinner at the Big Game Club and minor late-night repairs on board.7:58 The crew announces an upcoming information session and happy hour for the new Island Spirit 525E catamaran, scheduled for February 17 at the Miami Boat Show.9:07

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