Sailing SV Cordelia · video

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The crew of SV Cordelia, a Venus 46 ketch, manages monthly living expenses while anchored in Prickly Bay, Grenada.0:58 Recent costs include 65 pounds per person for three-month visa renewals and 87 pounds for a three-month boat cruising permit.6:49 Total monthly spending reached 890 pounds, with food and fuel accounting for 546 pounds.7:03 The crew maintains an off-grid electrical system using lead-acid batteries, two wind generators—a Duogen and an Air Breeze—and a Honda portable generator for backup during low-wind or cloudy periods.14:31 Maintenance tasks include replacing joker valves on the electric toilet and installing new cushion covers.3:16 During a stay in Grenada, the crew also practiced conch hunting, noting that the meat requires tenderizing to avoid a chewy texture.10:03 In a Q&A session, the crew identifies a 70-knot wind event near Sardinia as their most challenging sailing experience.13:23

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