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Sailing the Grenadines on Crutches - Ep. 38 RAN Sailing
27 January 2017 · 14 min · 119K views · Port Elizabeth, Bequia
What this video covers
Johan and Malin sail the Swan 60 *privateer* through St. Vincent and the Grenadines after Malin sustains a foot injury requiring medical attention in Port Elizabeth, Bequia.0:12 While anchored in Port Elizabeth, the crew consults a surgeon and nurse from the trimaran *Nilaya* for wound care and bandage changes.5:43 The galley on the *privateer* features a four-burner stove, two refrigerators, a freezer, and an external kitchen fan.3:27 Following the recovery period, the crew sails 20 to 25 nautical miles from Bequia to the Tobago Cays.8:38 Strong winds of 25 to 30 knots at the Tobago Cays prevent swimming to shore, where turtles and stingrays are common.11:53 The return passage to Grenada covers 45 nautical miles along the Atlantic side of the island with the wind aft of the beam, allowing for speeds up to 11 knots.12:55
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