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Vlad departs Nanny Cay, Tortola, in the British Virgin Islands, single-handing Mirage for a three-hour passage to Christmas Cove, US Virgin Islands.1:03 He executes a solo departure by using a spring line to hold the boat against the pontoon while releasing lines, then motors clear before hoisting both the mainsail and headsail.0:57 Sailing on a beam reach with winds between 20 and 22 knots, he maintains a speed of approximately 5.8 knots.3:18 Upon arrival at Christmas Cove, he secures a mooring ball to visit Pizza Pi, a floating pizzeria that delivers via dinghy.10:51 Vlad notes that US citizens arriving on their own vessels can complete the immigration and customs check-in process through a mobile application, receiving clearance within minutes.11:22 He highlights the BVI as an ideal charter destination for snorkeling and scuba diving, noting that most amenities are accessible by dinghy from anchorages or moorings.1:38

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