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Sailing to the BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS | Sailing Sunday | Ep.209
2 July 2023 · 18 min · 11K views · Simpson Bay Lagoon, St. Martin
What this video covers
The crew of Sunday prepares for a 16-to-18-hour passage from St. Martin to the British Virgin Islands.6:06 Before departure, the captain clears a jammed mainsail by ascending the mast in a bosun's chair.2:17 The crew flushes the water maker, which now produces water at 100 ppm, well within the safe threshold of 500 ppm.6:38 To minimize seasickness during the transit, the crew performs extensive meal prep, including air-fried spring rolls.7:58 They complete the required online SailClear customs documentation using marina internet before weighing anchor at sunset.10:18 The overnight passage features 14-to-15-knot winds from behind, a 0.5-meter swell at 10-second intervals, and boat speeds averaging 6.5 knots.11:53 The vessel maintains a steady course without sail adjustments throughout the night.13:53
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