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LEARNING to FREEDIVE & JAMMING on a CARIBBEAN island

27 October 2023 · 24 min · 770 views · Hog Island (Prince Edward Islands)

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The crew of the Venus 46 ketch SV Cordelia prepares for the upcoming winter sailing season in Grenada by performing maintenance, including replacing a heavily rusted anchor chain.3:40 The owners, Steve and Annette, plan to travel from Grenada to Antigua, the British Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.3:25 While anchored near Grand Mall and Prickly Bay, the crew addresses the logistical challenges of living in a confined space, specifically the need for clear role division and conflict resolution.18:57 The vessel is equipped with a 16-year-old Force 10 four-burner stove, which the owners note has inadequate fiddles for securing pots while underway.14:26 Annette also practices freediving techniques to improve her snorkeling experience in the Caribbean.0:19 The crew maintains their vessel through a combination of DIY repairs and secondhand parts sourced from other cruisers.3:00

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