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Sailing to Bequia

20 February 2019 · 19 min · 12K views · Admiralty Bay, Bequia

What this video covers

The crew of the vessel Moose on the Loose relocates from an initial anchorage to Admiralty Bay in Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, to seek better protection from increasing Atlantic winds.5:41 The 18-nautical-mile passage follows a renaming ceremony for the boat.2:21 Upon arrival, the crew explores local chandleries and shops while managing routine maintenance, including troubleshooting a failed saltwater pump and fabricating a deck-mounted rainwater collection system to preserve house water.10:08 The crew also documents local whaling practices, noting that the island maintains a limited, two-month annual hunting season using hand-thrown spears from sailboats.8:07 After transporting a guest to the airport in St. Vincent, the crew sails back to Bequia for further exploration.15:14 The transition marks the first period the couple has operated the boat independently without original owners or guests on board.12:28

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