Hugh Robertson Sailing · video

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A solo sailor aboard a Pacific SEACRAFT 34 transits north from Trinidad to Grenada and Carriacou, navigating light winds and strong westward currents between the islands.Watch The passage requires motor-sailing and tactical tacking to reach anchorages, including the lee of Ronde Island and the eastern side of Carriacou near White Island and Saline Island.13:04 The sailor utilises PredictWind for tracking and Windy for current forecasting to manage the approach to Tyrell Bay.12:29 Post-hurricane conditions remain evident throughout the region following Category 4 Hurricane Beryl, which struck in July 2024; the storm destroyed coral, stripped vegetation, and caused significant boat damage in the Tyrell Bay hurricane hole.9:51 The sailor documents the ongoing reconstruction of local infrastructure and the lingering debris in mangrove areas.19:54 Maintenance tasks during the trip include repairing a 36-year-old mainsail and jib leech with sail tape and stitching, as well as modifying portholes for improved ventilation.2:40

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