From Paradise to France! Overnight Sail, Tuna Feast & St. Martin's French Lifestyle E384
7 June 2026 · 21 min · 2K views · Marigot, Saint-Martin
Man hauls giant tuna aboard sailboat at sunset.
What this video covers
Alex, Cory, Coral, and Kai sail from St. John, USVI, to Marigot, Saint-Martin, on a 20-to-24-hour overnight passage.1:33 The crew clears out of Cruise Bay, St. John, noting that provisioning in the USVI is significantly more expensive than in Saint-Martin.0:34 Upon arrival in Marigot, they navigate a narrow bridge to enter the harbor.8:55 The crew explores the French side of the island, visiting local bakeries and Fort Louis, a historic site built in 1789.9:39 They restock provisions at the well-stocked Carrefour grocery store on the Dutch side of the island.14:17 During the passage, the crew catches a large tuna, which they prepare for a meal.6:13 The trip concludes with social activities, including a dinghy raft-up party in Marigot Bay and dining at local restaurants.19:42 Separately, the crew reflects on the challenges of learning to wing foil, emphasizing that the difficulty of mastering new skills provides a greater sense of accomplishment.17:09
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