Sailing Wind Therapy · video

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The crew of the 45-ft sailboat Wind Therapy transits from Bequia to Martinique, stopping overnight near the Pitons in St. Lucia.4:12 During the passage, the crew manages light winds by motor-sailing and performs maintenance on the jib sheets to reverse them.12:04 They fly the yellow quarantine flag while anchored in St. Lucia for less than 24 hours to avoid formal customs clearance.5:01 Upon arriving in Martinique, the crew anchors in Le Marin before relocating to Fort-de-France for New Year’s Eve celebrations.10:01 Anchoring in Fort-de-France proves difficult due to a rocky bottom, requiring three attempts and an underwater inspection by the captain to ensure the anchor is set.16:36 The anchorage becomes extremely crowded with hundreds of local vessels gathering for a pre-New Year’s fireworks display, leaving the boat surrounded by other craft at close range.18:13 The crew avoids St. Vincent due to reports of recent violent boardings in the area.5:38

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