Sailing Supernova · video

What this video covers

The crew of the sailboat Supernova travels through the Grenadines following the destruction caused by Hurricane Beryl, documenting recovery efforts in Carriacou and Union Island. After departing Grenada, the vessel navigates the Kick'em Jenny Exclusion Zone, a volcanic area where gas emissions can compromise buoyancy.8:29 In Carriacou, the crew observes significant damage to the local boatyard and infrastructure, supporting the local economy by dining ashore.10:15 Upon reaching Union Island, the crew delivers a foam mattress to a tent camp for displaced residents and encourages other cruisers to donate essential supplies like bedding, tarps, and cots.19:11 The passage includes stops at Rhonda Island for snorkeling and various anchorages in the Grenadines for provisioning and recreation.8:04 The crew also highlights the recovery of their cat, Coconut, who required medical treatment for an open pyometra and subsequent surgery in Canada before returning to the boat.2:29

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