Sailing Nova Vitavídeo
SAILING IN THE CARIBBEAN - Iles des Saintes to Dominica
27 de julio de 2025 · 12 min · 192 visitas · Terre-de-Haut, Îles des Saintes
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Nova Vita departs Terre-de-Haut in the Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe, on a morning passage toward Dominica.0:39 The crew maintains a slow pace, sailing in 5 to 12 knots of wind while navigating through dense patches of sargassum weed.1:55 Alison notes that the weed often accumulates along distinct current lines, requiring careful steering to find thinner sections.7:30 As the wind drops to 4 knots near the destination, the crew motors the final few miles into Prince Rupert Bay, Portsmouth.8:38 Upon arrival, they anchor in 6 meters of water, noting that the local Portsmouth Association of Yachting Services (PAYS) office and customs facilities are closed on Sunday.10:16 The vessel displays a courtesy flag and a quarantine flag while awaiting Monday morning check-in procedures.9:55 The crew utilizes a DIY sunshade constructed from garden netting to manage high temperatures in the cockpit while keeping the masthead visible for wind monitoring.5:43
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