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HER FIRST OVERNIGHT SAIL !
25 February 2024 · 15 min · 35K views · Montserrat
What this video covers
Huub and Daniela sail 100 miles from St. Martin to Montserrat, marking Daniela’s first overnight passage.2:14 They carry a new Highfield dinghy secured on the foredeck.2:01 Upon arrival, they anchor in 23 feet of water at a site exposed to a heavy swell pushing toward the shore.5:35 To mitigate the risk of dragging, Huub provides his contact information to neighbors and prepares a handheld radio for them to use in an emergency.6:24 The crew clears customs immediately to avoid weekend surcharges.6:43 Due to an unfavorable weather forecast predicting a shift to heavy southerly winds, they hire a local guide for a tour of the island’s restricted volcanic exclusion zone.7:46 The tour includes visits to the ash-covered ruins of Plymouth, destroyed by the 1995 eruption, and the abandoned secondary school.10:51 They conclude the visit with a meal at Hank's Beach Bar in Little Bay.14:01
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