SailingBriticanvideo
Boat Life As A Sailing Family - A Britican Sailing Lifestyle Channel Update
2 February 2021 · 19 min · 4K views · Saint Martin
What this video covers
Simon and Kim of Sailing Britican provide a lifestyle update from the Caribbean, detailing their recent charter experiences, boat maintenance projects, and the challenges of cruising during the COVID-19 pandemic. The crew hosted guests for a 12-day holiday charter in St. Martin, utilizing a buddy-boat arrangement to teach prospective cruisers about provisioning and boat life.1:44 Following the charter, Simon and his daughter, Sienna, completed their PADI open-water diving certification over four days, which included pool training and four open-water dives.4:06
Maintenance tasks performed on the boat include replacing aging 220-volt electrical sockets and cleaning the hull.11:41 Simon uses a 20-meter hookah-style hose system to scrub the Coppercoat epoxy bottom, noting that the hard paint significantly reduces barnacle growth compared to traditional ablative coatings.12:58 Additionally, the crew discusses the evolving COVID-19 travel requirements for St. Martin and St. Barts, noting that guests must provide negative PCR tests for entry and return flights.16:52 The update concludes with a look at Sienna’s homeschooling projects, which involve meal planning and cooking, and Kim’s ongoing efforts to fabricate custom saloon window curtains.10:09
More from SailingBritican
From SailingBritican — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analysed video.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.