Sailing Blue Prince · video

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Fran and Damián practice short coastal passages aboard Blue Prince in southern Martinique, anchoring at a spot they call Santán after a first attempt at a new beach anchorage looked unfavorable.3:56 The anchor weighed tangled on departure, and mid-sail a loose line jammed between the steering wheel and the helm column, locking the wheel; Damián initially suspected the autopilot before spotting the line.5:02 The incident confirmed a warning the previous owner had given about that tight gap.3:54 Dinghy handling practice — starting the outboard, shifting gears, and maneuvering — fills another session.6:56 Two consecutive nights of heavy squalls leave the boat rolling at anchor, flood the dinghy, and expose a cabin leak that soaks the interior seating; Damián repairs loose velcro on the side panels to reduce rain ingress.10:41 A mattress topper ordered earlier is delivered by dinghy to the Santán dock.23:12 Ashore, the crew visits Club Med Le Bucaneer, entering via the main entrance on the pretext of scouting for family; they note the grounds are attractive but the buildings poorly maintained for roughly 300 euros per night.17:11 Rainy days confine them below, limiting sailing practice to every other day until an experienced crew member arrives.

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