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The crew of Corail, a Beneteau Oceanis 440, anchors at Terre-de-Haut in Les Saintes at 8 meters depth over sand and burned seagrass, deploying more than 35 meters of chain in 20–25-knot winds with gusts.▶ 1:30 Nearby depths exceed 20 meters where catamarans anchor, making scope critical; the anchor set immediately in the sandy bottom.▶ 1:33 A mooring field nearby requires advance reservation.▶ 4:23 The dinghy landing on the beach is complicated by sea urchins underfoot and sargassum barriers protecting the shoreline. The village of Terre-de-Haut runs almost entirely on electric golf carts and scooters — one petrol vehicle heard the whole visit — with rentals running roughly 50–60 euros for a partial day.▶ 6:52 The crew attempts a sunset hike to a hilltop viewpoint; the skipper turns back partway up after nearly fainting, while the others complete the climb.▶ 0:46 A fort sits at the top and offers a full-island panorama.▶ 18:30 The anchorage fills quickly with day-trippers arriving by ferry from Guadeloupe; arriving early at the reef snorkeling spot avoids tourist-boat crowds.▶ 5:14 The skipper estimates three days covers the island thoroughly, one week comfortably with friends.▶ 17:46 Corail remains for sale, with no buyers found in the Caribbean.▶ 20:06 Next stop is Guadeloupe, with Rivière Sens and the leeward coast planned.▶ 21:53

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