Sailing SV Cordelia · video

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Steve and Annette, sailing the 38-ft SV Cordelia, transit from Guadeloupe to Marigot Bay, St. Martin, to collect boat parts before heading to Guatemala for the hurricane season.0:08 The crew departs Deschais, Guadeloupe, after clearing customs, aiming to outrun a polar vortex weather system moving south from the Arctic.0:49 The 30-hour overnight passage between Guadeloupe and Montserrat involves high swells and rough seas.4:35 During the transit, the vessel’s alternator fails, forcing the crew to rely on battery power while motoring.8:35 The crew maintains a rotating watch schedule to manage the overnight conditions.8:58 Upon arrival in Marigot Bay, the boat experiences ongoing leaks that require future repair.13:53 The crew plans to use the collected parts for restoration work on SV Cordelia once they reach Guatemala.15:31

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