Wildly Intrepid Sailing · video

What this video covers

The crew navigates the U.S. Virgin Islands, starting with an unsuccessful attempt to anchor in Honeymoon Bay on Water Island due to poor holding on rocky bottom.2:58 They relocate to Flamingo Bay, which offers better protection.3:16 The crew explores the abandoned World War II tunnel system at Fort Segarra on Water Island before sailing to Christmas Cove on Great St. James Island.4:05 While Christmas Cove provides shelter from strong easterly winds, the crew finds it unsuitable for a long stay and moves toward Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas.9:13 They bypass Secret Harbor due to excessive swell.9:33 In Charlotte Amalie, they visit Fort Christian, climb the 99 Steps, and tour Blackbeard’s Castle.12:06 A hike on Hassel Island proves difficult due to dense, thorny vegetation.14:33 The crew utilizes local safari buses for inland transportation between Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook.17:06 They conclude the visit with a meal at Maxberger in Charlotte Amalie.17:51

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