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Where Can We Sail To Escape Lock Down?!
24 March 2020 · 13 min · 5K views · Grenada
What this video covers
The crew of the sailing vessel Britican remains at Le Phare Bleu Marina in Grenada during the COVID-19 pandemic, navigating rapidly changing border restrictions and local lockdown mandates.7:42 While the family maintains a daily routine of homeschooling and boat maintenance, they face uncertainty regarding their ability to remain in the country or secure a safe passage to the United States or the United Kingdom. Grenadian authorities have closed the airport and restricted shore access for liveaboards, initially prohibiting all landings before revising the policy to allow essential grocery shopping only.9:27 The crew reports widespread misinformation regarding boatyard operations and regional quarantine requirements, noting that many Caribbean islands now refuse entry to incoming vessels.10:02 In response to the crisis, the local cruising community has organized volunteer efforts to sew face masks for health workers and deliver groceries to boats under quarantine.11:47 The crew plans to remain at their current location while developing contingency plans for potential departure.8:14
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