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Regina and Maeva
14 March 2026 · 9 min · 1K views · Les Saintes
What this video covers
Javi, aboard his Endurance 35 named Regina, departs Dominica for Les Saintes in company with a friend, José, sailing an Endurance 35 named Maeva.0:20 The passage across the channel toward Guadeloupe features 25 to 26 knots of wind and seas reaching nearly two meters with a long period.0:01 During the transit, the crew spots an Amel Santorin 46, a rare model compared to the more common Maramu.3:25 Upon reaching Les Saintes, the vessels navigate a narrow, shallow passage between two islets flanked by reefs, where the bottom is clearly visible due to minimal depth.4:53 Regina anchors in six meters of sand, paying out 35 meters of chain.6:51 The anchorage is somewhat exposed to a large fetch from the neighboring coast, though wave action remains manageable.7:07 The crew notes frequent rain and strong winds in the Caribbean this season, comparing the conditions to the Greek Meltemi.8:44 The arrival concludes with the sighting of several Clipper-style yachts in the anchorage.9:12
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