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Vlad and his new crew sail the 50-nautical-mile passage from Safe Harbour, Puerto Rico, to St. John aboard Mirage.0:48 The crew departs Puerto Rico in May to head south toward Grenada before the hurricane season begins.1:37 During the transit, the vessel encounters 30- to 35-knot headwinds and significant seas.1:53 The crew relies on the self-tacking jib to manage the upwind conditions, requiring only one tack to reach the destination.5:44 After passing Culebra and St. Thomas, the crew secures a mooring ball in St. John for an overnight stay.4:32 The crew members, including two academics from Canada, assist with sail handling and mooring operations despite the challenging wind and wave conditions.0:49

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