Sailing Supernovavideo
Why is it so good! [Ep. 158]
7 August 2026 · 34 min · St Martin
What this video covers
The crew of the 50-ft catamaran Supernova sails overnight from St Martin to the British Virgin Islands to prepare the vessel for the upcoming charter season.0:03 They depart at sunset, navigating a wing-on-wing configuration downwind in light conditions, and arrive the following day to anchor near Salt Island.1:43 To accommodate a visit from a charter clearinghouse, the crew spends the day cleaning the interior, organizing spare parts, and stowing deck gear, including jerry cans and scuba tanks.15:38 Maintenance tasks include treating recurring rust on stainless steel railings with a chemical cleaner and planning for future repassivation.25:27 The crew also installs decorative mementos from Mexico and the San Blas Islands, Gunayala, in the cabin.23:27 After a successful inspection by the clearinghouse, the vessel is cleared for charter bookings.28:54 The crew maintains a detailed spreadsheet to track the location of spare parts and tools stored in various compartments throughout the boat.16:57
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