Catamaran Mistertong · video

What this video covers

A cruising couple sailing from the Grenadines to Saint Lucia navigates a series of coastal passages and overnight legs while managing boat maintenance and customs procedures. After departing Bequia, the crew encounters 18–20 knots of wind and heavy seas, requiring two reefs in the mainsail and a full genoa to maintain speed.4:08 An attempt to anchor at Chateaubelair, Saint Vincent, fails twice due to steep bottom topography and crowded conditions, forcing the crew to relocate before eventually securing the boat.7:40 The subsequent overnight passage to Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia, involves motor-sailing in light winds.12:40 Upon arrival, the crew clears customs using the online SailClear system, noting the process requires digital registration rather than the paper forms used in the Grenadines.17:25 Technical repairs include soldering a loose battery connection inside a cordless angle grinder to restore functionality.23:44 The crew plans to return to Sainte-Anne, Martinique, for extended maintenance.25:20

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