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Lee, Sarah, and Taj spend their final days at Lady Musgrave Island, Australia, before departing for a three-day passage south.0:57 The crew experiences a 1.5-meter south swell, which provides surfing opportunities near the island.1:11 Daily routines include yoga on the beach and snorkeling in the lagoon.2:04 Taj successfully spears an emperor fish after several unsuccessful attempts.3:37 The crew hosts Bonita and Yoshi from the sailing vessel Nanji, who are anchored in the lagoon.4:04 During low tide, the crew observes numerous reef sharks feeding in the shallow waters surrounding the island.6:02 The island remains accessible for snorkeling and diving at both high and low tides. The crew prepares to depart for a three-day, non-stop sail south, anticipating dolphin sightings and reef fishing along the route.9:12

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