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Sailing to Guadeloupe and big projects!!! S1/EP4
7 February 2024 · 14 min · 3K views · Saint-Louis, Marie-Galante
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Namasté transits from Martinique to Guadeloupe to perform a scheduled haul-out at the Marina de Bas-du-Fort.Watch During the passage through the Dominica Channel, the crew encounters light winds and significant head current, forcing them to motor for several hours before arriving at Marie-Galante.3:50 Upon reaching Guadeloupe, they secure a spot at the marina for a four-day maintenance period.6:21 Work includes removing the rudder to replace the rudder bushings, replacing the cutless bearing, and installing new plastic through-hull fittings and valves for the head.6:50 The crew also performs hull preparation, including sanding, filling, applying primer, and painting new antifouling.12:23 After shifting the boat within the yard to complete final tasks and cleaning the interior and exterior, the vessel is prepared for relaunch.13:29
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