this didn’t go as planned.. [ep 117]
23 de mayo de 2024 · 20 min · 91K visitas · Nevis
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After waiting out 25-to-30-knot winds and rain in St. Kitts, the solo sailor departs for Nevis to reposition for a 70-to-80-mile passage to Guadeloupe.1:32 The vessel’s freezer system, which has malfunctioned since taking on saltwater a year prior, receives a new control cable and wiring harness in an attempt to resolve intermittent power issues and display failures.4:34 Following the repairs, the boat makes an overnight passage to the northwest side of Guadeloupe, maintaining 6.5 to 7 knots in 15 knots of wind with a reefed mainsail.12:52 Despite a final three-hour stretch of motor-sailing due to shifting winds and a cruise ship obstruction, the transit proves to be the vessel's best sail in months.13:47 Upon arrival, the sailor anchors in 25 feet of water over a rocky bottom, requiring a reset to avoid a nearby mooring ball.18:10 The trip concludes with a successful customs check-in and a visit to a local bakery in Guadeloupe.20:03
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