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The owner of a cruising sailboat performs maintenance and upgrades in the British Virgin Islands while preparing for a future Pacific crossing.3:04 After repairing hurricane damage in St. Croix, he addresses remaining boat tasks, including applying non-skid particles to varnished teak decks and troubleshooting a port engine that failed to shut off.4:21 He resolves the engine issue by manually blocking the air intake and pulling the shut-off lever, noting the technique for future reference.11:30 During coastal transits between Virgin Gorda, Great Dog, and Tortola, he utilizes mooring buoys and anchors in 15-foot depths, testing his ground tackle and engine performance.0:49 He evaluates the cost of replacing an aging outboard motor, comparing local marina prices in Nanny Cay to those in St. Martin.14:47 The owner also pursues a private pilot license as a secondary hobby, drawing parallels between aerodynamic principles in aviation and sailing.4:35

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