Argh, Caribbean internet is inconsistent
25 July 2026 · 4 min · 69 views · Mayreau
What this video covers
Cozzy and Mitcho are currently anchored at Mayreau in the Caribbean after losing their Starlink antenna overboard during a squall near Martinique.▶ 0:11 The loss of the satellite terminal prevents the upload of a 40-gigabyte episode featuring a tour of Fort Rodney and the street party in Rodney Bay.▶ 0:52 The crew currently relies on unreliable eSIMs for basic communication, which lack the bandwidth required for large file transfers.▶ 1:59 Shipping a replacement Starlink unit to the region remains difficult, as local telecommunications providers in Grenada prohibit the service to protect their market share.▶ 1:26 The pair plans to attempt a delivery in Trinidad and Tobago while continuing their transit.▶ 1:47 During their stay on Mayreau, which has a population of 375, the crew noted the ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Beryl, which devastated local infrastructure two years ago.▶ 2:56
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