BOAT LIFE at its BEST - We hit the JACKPOT! [EP 105]
7 September 2020 · 23 min · 64K views · Tyrrell Bay, Carriacou
What this video covers
The crew of the 42-ft catamaran Millennial Falcon anchors in 7 to 8 feet of water off Saline Island, Grenada, after experiencing a rolly night in Tyrrell Bay.5:38 During a low tide, the vessel grounds in 6 feet of water, causing the hull to bump against the seabed.9:54 Plans to sail to Grenada are abandoned due to light winds and an approaching African wave train, prompting a return to the shelter of Tyrrell Bay.13:50 While anchored at Saline Island, the crew encounters a local fisherman named Kel, who teaches them to harvest conch from the surrounding rocky reefs.15:29 The crew processes the conch by boiling the meat for one hour and preparing it as fritters with a yogurt-based aioli.18:54 Attempted activities include kite surfing, which fails due to insufficient wind, and snorkeling, which is hampered by shallow depths and sea urchins.8:27 The crew learns that conch are abundant in rocky shallows and can be harvested by hand without specialized gear.15:56
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