Leading the Escapade · vidéo

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The crew of the sailing vessel Escapade experiences significant sail damage while transiting from Tobago Cays to Bequia in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.21:34 During a passage featuring 20-knot winds and heavy squalls, two existing small tears in the 13-year-old laminate mainsail expand into large holes under load.21:47 The crew reports that the laminate material has degraded significantly in the tropical climate, becoming fragile and prone to failure.21:56 Prior to the sail damage, the vessel stops at Sandy Lane Yacht Club in Canouan to seek shelter from heavy rain and replenish water and power, though the crew remains on board due to persistent storms.14:54 The passage to Bequia involves reefing the main and headsail, with the boat reaching speeds of 7.9 knots before the sail failure necessitates motor-sailing into the anchorage.17:08 The crew concludes that the aging laminate sails have reached the end of their service life and require replacement.22:01

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