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A 13-mile passage from Simpson Bay, St. Martin, to Gustavia, St. Barts, turns into a 24-mile trip due to 20-knot headwinds requiring constant tacking.1:48 Upon arrival, the crew inadvertently enters the racecourse of the Les Voiles de St. Barth regatta, narrowly avoiding other vessels before securing a mooring at the harbor entrance.3:26 The anchorage experiences significant rolling swells, forcing the crew to relocate from Shell Beach to a more protected, though still turbulent, mooring.7:36 During the regatta, the crew documents promotional content for Code Zero Sportswear and attends event festivities, including a surprise performance by Jimmy Buffett.8:29 Navigating the crowded harbor requires manually moving unsecured dinghies to clear a path for departure.13:00 The week concludes with the regatta awards ceremony and fireworks display at the fort.15:42

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