Sailing SV Cordelia · video

What this video covers

SV Cordelia, a Venus 46, is anchored in Le Marin, Martinique, while the crew completes maintenance before heading north.0:43 The owners, Steve and Annette, recently re-bedded six chain plates on both the port and starboard sides to resolve persistent leaks.0:56 They report that the repairs successfully kept the interior dry during recent heavy rains.1:40 The crew avoids making water in Le Marin due to concerns about water quality and high boat density, opting instead to relocate to St Anne for cleaner water.0:34 They emphasise the importance of using black tanks or composting toilets to prevent marine pollution in popular anchorages.6:16 When discussing a previous dragging incident in Carriacou, the crew explains that they deploy a second anchor only when a specific weather system is forecast, preferring to rely on a 5:1 scope and diving the anchor to verify its set under normal conditions.10:30 The crew plans to pause content production for two weeks over the Christmas and New Year holidays.15:14

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