Sailed 160nm to a Caribbean French Island… We Found THIS - Eps 78
8 April 2026 · 25 min · 26K views · Terre-de-Haut, France
Sailboat heels sharply off lush Caribbean island under blue sky
What this video covers
A Leopard 40 catamaran sails 160 nautical miles from St. Martin to Terre-de-Haut in the Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe, for the Christmas season.0:17 The crew departs Simpson Bay after a 10-day stay, timing their exit through the bridge opening.6:44 They stop overnight at Majors Bay on the southwestern coast of St. Kitts to break up the passage.8:19 During the transit, the vessel maintains an average speed of 6 to 7.5 knots, reaching a top speed of 10 knots under favorable wind conditions.10:26 Upon arrival in Terre-de-Haut, the crew secures a mooring ball for approximately $5 per night.14:00 While anchored, they tour a friend’s new Ultramar 55, noting its induction galley, dual helm stations, and spacious cabin layout.19:00 The crew also visits the mid-19th-century Fort Napoléon, which overlooks the bay.22:59 After experiencing a rolly anchorage, the crew relocates the boat to a calmer spot and visits a local patisserie for supplies.23:38
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