Catamaran Mistertong video
#101. Flying over the water …
22 April 2025 · 35 min · 7K views · Guadeloupe
What this video covers
A catamaran sails from Guadeloupe to Antigua, maintaining an average speed of 7.2 knots in 13 to 15 knots of wind.11:40 The crew keeps a full genoa and one reef in the mainsail throughout the passage, occasionally encountering gusts up to 24 knots and choppy, multidirectional seas.5:55 Upon arrival, they anchor in Hermitage Bay in 2 to 4 meters of water.15:22 The crew completes customs clearance at Jolly Harbour, noting that the process is efficient and costs 87 dollars for the vessel.19:35 While the anchorage at Hermitage Bay offers clear water and good holding, a shift in wind direction from the north causes significant rolling and discomfort overnight, prompting the crew to consider relocating to the more protected Jolly Harbour.24:21 The sailors plan to spend approximately one week in Antigua before returning south to Guadeloupe, citing the need to manage their schedule and upcoming maintenance projects in Martinique.16:05
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