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Atlantic Crossing. Land ho!. Martinique

1 February 2025 · 7 min · 2K views · Le Marin, Martinique

What this video covers

Javi completes a 21-day Atlantic crossing, arriving at Martinique in the Caribbean.3:14 The crew sights land 25 miles out and navigates into the anchorage at Le Marin at night.Watch Despite the arrival, the crew remains aboard for the first day due to a persistent mechanical failure with their 6-horsepower Parsun four-stroke outboard motor.4:34 Unable to repair the engine, they deploy a canoe as a secondary tender to reach shore.5:26 The vessel, Regina, requires maintenance, and the crew considers hauling the boat out in either Martinique or Grenada to address several outstanding technical issues.5:34 The arrival marks the conclusion of their daily Atlantic crossing video series as they transition to cruising the Caribbean islands.6:19

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