Velero Reginavídeo
Sailing from Bequia to the small island of Canouan
12 de abril de 2025 · 16 min · 2K visitas · Isle à Quatre
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The crew departs Bequia after a week-long stay, heading south toward the island of Quatre and eventually Canouan.0:30 During the five-mile transit to Quatre, the boat motors while running the watermaker, with the mainsail set to two reefs and the boom brake tensioned to prevent accidental gybes.2:57 The crew navigates carefully to avoid numerous longline fishing markers.4:52 Upon arrival at Quatre, they anchor in a sandy bottom near cliffs.5:38 The subsequent 15-mile passage to Canouan involves sailing downwind with a single-reefed mainsail and the boom brake fully engaged.7:16 As the boat approaches the Canouan channel, the engine fails to start, and the instrument panel loses power.13:37 Investigation reveals a nearly severed electrical cable running from the starter motor to the engine control panel.14:17 Repairing this connection restores both the engine ignition and the electrical system.14:33 The crew anchors in the protected bay of Canouan, noting the marked channel entrance.12:51
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