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A Beneteau Oceanis 440 sails from Le Marin to Anse du Four in Martinique under yellow weather alert conditions for rain and thunderstorms. The crew encounters 15–16 knot winds with gusts up to 25 knots, maintaining an average speed of 5 knots while navigating coastal waters.▶ 2:17 The captain notes that city lights at Le Marin can obscure navigation markers, specifically red and green buoys and white shoal indicators, during night departures.▶ 1:02 During the transit, the crew observes the Diamond Rock and manages sail trim to avoid excessive pressure on the spreaders.▶ 3:54 Upon reaching Anse du Four, the vessel anchors in 7 meters of water over a sandy bottom.▶ 14:44 The crew later identifies a potential vibration in the propeller shaft while the engine is engaged, suggesting a possible obstruction in the propeller.▶ 17:19 The passage concludes with a short, rainy leg to Schoelcher.▶ 16:26 Proper sail management and securing the dinghy are essential when navigating through squalls and variable coastal winds.

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