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Customs and Beer! We find a surprise! - Lazy Gecko Sailing VLOG 160

19 November 2020 · 17 min · 63K views · Caribbean

What this video covers

The crew of the 44-foot Antares 44i catamaran Calypso completes customs clearance for the Grenadines at the Sunset Cove Beach Bar on Union Island.8:21 The process involves filling out paperwork at the bar while consuming local beer, followed by a transport service via 4x4 vehicle to the town customs office.8:35 The transit involves navigating steep, off-road terrain with 40-degree inclines.14:40 The crew also provisions for local produce and street food in town before returning to the vessel.11:20 Earlier, the crew snorkels a reef near their anchorage, navigating around coral heads while monitoring tidal depth to avoid grounding the dinghy.5:15 Technical issues on board include a malfunctioning air conditioner and a failing battery bank consisting of Trojan T2s, which the crew plans to replace before future passages.16:01

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