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Flipping a Coin to decide which next Destination (250 NM)

1 June 2025 · 21 min · 18K views · Simpson Bay, St. Martin

What this video covers

After exploring the U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands, a catamaran crew decides by coin toss to divert 100 miles to St. Martin.0:18 The transit serves as a test for the boat’s engines, which run for 17 hours.4:51 In St. Martin, the crew sources a replacement dinghy engine and two solar panels that match the existing array.6:31 They perform a 10-minute idle break-in for the new motor followed by 50 minutes at half speed.8:28 The crew also practices flying a spinnaker while sailing toward Anegada.12:18 Upon arrival at Anegada, they visit Cow Wreck Beach and the Flamingo Pond lookout.14:21 The journey concludes with a stop at Druif Bay on Water Island, where they test the new dinghy engine with a hydrofoil board.18:49 Throughout the trip, the crew manages docking, fuel, and water replenishment, while also experimenting with dinghy security by removing branding from the new outboard motor.10:00

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