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A visit to the island of Saint Lucia
29 March 2025 · 14 min · 2K views · Saint-Anne, Martinique
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat currently anchored in Le Marin, Martinique, reports high costs and poor food availability in Saint Lucia, prompting a return to Martinique for provisioning.0:17 While exploring Saint Lucia, the crew found the island expensive, noting that basic items like peppers and yogurt carry high prices.1:06 They describe Rodney Bay and Marigot Bay as isolated enclaves catering to foreign tourists, contrasting sharply with the local economy.2:22 Driving in Saint Lucia proved difficult due to poor road conditions, left-hand traffic, and right-hand drive vehicles, though local drivers frequently yielded the right of way.6:36
Technical repairs include replacing a failed Vetus exhaust swan neck with PVC piping from a local hardware store, as the original plastic unit repeatedly cracked at the weld.10:24 The crew also acquired a second-hand Rutland 900 wind generator but delayed installation due to difficulty sourcing a 41mm stainless steel mounting pole in Martinique.4:50 They plan to depart Martinique for Saint Vincent, bypassing further stops in Saint Lucia.12:47 The Rutland 900 provides sufficient power to offset overnight refrigerator consumption in the consistent Caribbean trade winds.12:09
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