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Her First Long Sailing Trip (She Got Sea Sick)

14 January 2024 · 22 min · 37K views · Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius

What this video covers

The sailing vessel Limonada completes an 11-hour passage from St. Martin to St. Eustatius, marking the first open-ocean sailing experience for a crew member. The transit utilizes a new 140% headsail, which provides significant performance gains in light winds ranging from 5.5 to 7 knots.4:09 Upon arrival at St. Eustatius, the crew clears customs and immigration at the port office for a $35 fee.9:07 The vessel anchors in the harbor, and the crew utilizes the dinghy to access the shore.8:32 During their stay, the crew hikes to the crater of the local volcano and attempts to reach natural pools near Zeelandia beach, though they ultimately turn back after losing the trail.16:03 The trip highlights the physical adjustment required for newcomers to life on a moving boat, including managing motion sickness and fatigue during extended coastal passages.14:22

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