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Sail Life - Sailing to Trinidad
13 de agosto de 2023 · 18 min · 57K visitas · Prickly Bay, Grenada
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The 38-ft sailboat Athena completes an 80-mile overnight passage from Grenada to Trinidad to prepare for a scheduled haul-out at Peaks Yachts.6:30 Before departing, the crew replaces a swollen, non-standard rudder bushing with an older, looser spare to eliminate steering friction.2:32 During the transit, the crew switches their AIS to silent mode as a precaution against historical piracy reports near oil rigs on the route.10:45 Upon arrival, the vessel anchors at a mooring ball near the yard to begin a complex customs and immigration process.13:05 The procedure requires extensive paperwork and coordination with North Post Radio on VHF channels 23 and 25, as well as assistance from the yard to secure health clearance.13:27 The crew notes that official clearance requires formal attire, including long pants and covered shoulders, despite the tropical heat.15:34 The passage concludes with the boat successfully moored and cleared, with the crew noting the high availability of marine services in the area.17:32
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