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A dream come true with IYT [Ep. 99]
20 June 2025 · 42 min · 30K views · Algarve
What this video covers
The crew of the catamaran Supernova prepares for a transition in boat ownership and professional certification while cruising in Portugal. After troubleshooting an overheating outboard motor on their dinghy—eventually identifying a faulty impeller—the hosts conduct final maintenance on Supernova before Darcy departs for Trinidad and Tobago to finalise the sale of the vessel to a new owner.13:54 Following the handover, Darcy travels to St. Martin to enrol in a commercial captain’s licensing programme at the Maritime School of the West Indies.20:33 The curriculum requires intensive classroom study and practical charting examinations, which the crew supplements with local charts purchased at Island World.21:04 Meanwhile, Yvette remains in Portugal to manage ongoing boat projects, including bilge pump repairs and life raft stowage planning.15:26 The crew also evaluates lighting upgrades to convert the boat’s electrical system from 230-volt 50-hertz to 110-volt 60-hertz to improve filming conditions.22:12
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