Catamaran Mistertong vídeo
#95 Return downwind of Guadeloupe
1 de abril de 2025 · 48 min · 10K visitas · Vieux-Fort, Guadeloupe
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The owner of the catamaran Mistertong climbs the mast to inspect a potential issue with the genoa rigging identified by subscribers.Watch He secures himself using both the mainsail halyard and the topping lift, avoiding the stainless steel shackles in favor of a bosun’s chair tied directly to the lines.1:30 After confirming the integrity of the masthead weld and pulley, he prepares the vessel for a coastal passage from Vieux-Fort, Guadeloupe, to the Cousteau Reserve at Malendure.3:18 During the transit, the crew manages light winds and variable conditions, alternating between engine power and full sail.24:46 They catch a 4-kilogram tuna while sailing downwind.24:01 The crew adjusts sail trim by reefing and shaking out reefs as wind speeds fluctuate between 8 and 20 knots.24:45 The passage concludes with the boat anchoring at Malendure under a sunset.38:57 The owner notes that future rigging improvements will include installing a deck cleat to allow for wider sail opening when sailing downwind.27:04
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