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The bucket list is getting shorter [Ep. 130]
23 January 2026 · 35 min · 25K views · Atlantic Ocean, approaching the Caribbean
What this video covers
Yvette and Darcy complete an Atlantic crossing aboard their Sunreef 62, arriving in Martinique on approximately day 17 after departing Cape Verde.Watch The passage covers over 1,900 nautical miles sailed almost entirely wing on wing under headsail and staysail — the mainsail track failed on day three, and a spinnaker blew out 30 seconds into its first use, leaving the boat underpowered for its size for the remainder of the crossing.0:05 Speeds around seven knots in 25-knot winds are typical under the reduced sail plan.5:04 Wave sets arrive from multiple directions throughout, occasionally washing over the deck.1:36 Ship traffic is minimal, with only one vessel sighted close enough to matter; all contacts show on AIS.3:59 The Southern Cross is visible the entire crossing from the port window, tracking due south on a westward heading.10:13 A custom-built fishing lure catches a fish at sunrise on the final day, but it is too small to keep.12:54 Heavy sargassum patches foul the fishing lines repeatedly in the final approach.20:11 Competing boats Star Hunter (arrived St. Lucia a day earlier) and Mug Up (four days behind) complete a loose informal race called the Transatlantic Caribbean Cup.19:29 Fishing pots appear suddenly near the Martinique anchorage, requiring close watch.19:29 A fuel jerry-can bypass system allows quick tank switching without stopping engines.33:48
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