Sailing St. Martin and a visit to China
12 May 2026 · 1h 9m · 37 views · Saint Martin
What this video covers
David Blair and crew are berthed at Saint Martin — the world's smallest island divided between two nations — on the French side, flying a courtesy French flag.5:35 A refrigerator fault caused a blown fuse, spoiled a large quantity of meat, and drew an infestation of flies aboard; the crew pulled the fridge from the boat to clean and repair it.6:32 Marina berth availability is tight through December 28, with a contact named Pierre Annie working to secure a slip extension.15:23 Orient Bay features prominently as a New Year's Eve destination, with restaurants fully booked and a large fireworks display over Simpson Bay.18:10 On January 22, Blair and David fly from Saint Martin to Zhuhai, China — seven flights and four bus legs in total — transiting through Hong Kong customs without a visa.27:46 In Zhuhai they visit the Salina catamaran factory, meeting owner Howard Chen, his daughter Candy, and chief engineer Dylan.41:47 The Ocean Explorer under construction is inspected in detail: Bimini hardtop, U-shaped flybridge seating, solar panels, anchor system, engine access hatch, and a galley layout decision resolved during the visit.42:44 Sunbrella fabric selections for cockpit seats, flybridge, pilothouse, and a David VIP cabin are confirmed with the factory team.46:53
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