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The crew of a cruising sailboat clears customs in Culebra, Puerto Rico, after using the ROAM app and paying a $37 fee.1:49 They visit Flamenco Beach, known for its abandoned US Navy tanks, before testing their cruising chute in 6–10 knots of wind.4:30 By removing a knot from the lower furling drum, they successfully resolve a long-standing issue with the sail’s furling mechanism.8:33 The crew then decides to shorten their next passage by stopping overnight at Palomino Island, a popular day-trip destination where anchoring is restricted to areas outside the resort.10:07 They complete the final leg to San Juan in 14–20 knots of wind, navigating shallow waters marked by numerous fishing buoys.13:38 Upon arrival in San Juan, they anchor in a muddy bottom, noting the need for a slow, controlled set and an anchor alarm to monitor their position near other vessels during an approaching squall.16:29

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