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Sailing St. Kitts/Nevis to St. Maarten

12 May 2019 · 15 min · 9K views · Saba

What this video covers

The crew departs Antigua at 07:00, sailing downwind to St. Kitts using a parasail.1:05 After picking up a new crew member named Trevor, the vessel proceeds towards Saba, where the crew catches a Dorado outside the Marine Park.3:17 Upon arrival in St. Martin, the boat anchors at Maho Bay to observe aircraft landings.8:04 Maintenance tasks performed at anchor include stowing bow and stern lines, polishing deck metal, covering the dinghy motor, and repairing a paddleboard.11:00 The crew prepares for an 80-mile passage to the BVI to meet friends, departing at 03:00 for a projected 10- to 12-hour downwind sail to Tortola.12:45 The passage begins in calm conditions with the crew rotating watch duties.14:04

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