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From the plains to the oceans 3 by Omero Moretti
25 March 2010 · 9 min · 5K views · Tobago Cays
What this video covers
The voyage begins in the Grenadines, where navigation through the Tobago Cays requires local guidance to clear coral reefs.▶ 0:00 The route continues north through Dominica, Antigua, Barbuda, and Saint Barthélemy, highlighting the varied nautical infrastructure of the Caribbean, from the mooring buoys of the British Virgin Islands to the historical sites of Nelson’s Dockyard.▶ 2:55 After five months in the Caribbean, the vessel Freya departs Martinique on April 1 for a 17-day transatlantic passage to Faial in the Azores.▶ 6:58 Omero Moretti trains the crew on helm duties and sail handling during the crossing, which concludes on April 17.▶ 5:07 The journey proceeds from the Azores toward Gibraltar, passing Cape Trafalgar and the Europa Point lighthouse before entering the Mediterranean.▶ 8:37 The transit concludes with stops in the Balearic Islands and Corsica before reaching Portovenere.▶ 9:00 The passage confirms that consistent training and established watch rotations are essential for maintaining crew performance during long-distance ocean crossings.
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