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Our Hurricane Beryl Story

7 juillet 2024 · 21 min · 77K vues · Chaguaramas Bay

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A solo sailor navigates an 80-mile passage from Grenada to Chaguaramas, Trinidad, encountering 3-knot currents and squalls that require reefing.0:02 Upon arrival, the sailor faces immigration complications while attempting to secure a crew invitation letter for his partner, Daniela, who is flying in from Colombia on a one-way ticket.8:06 An immigration officer incorrectly insists that Daniela is already in the country, creating a bureaucratic standoff that is only resolved when she successfully clears customs at the airport.6:25 Following her arrival, the pair prepares the boat for the approach of Hurricane Beryl by clearing the deck and minimizing electrical consumption, including powering down Starlink to preserve battery capacity.16:18 While anchored in Chaguaramas, the boat experiences significant rolling due to heavy swell, though it remains secure throughout the storm's passage.17:25 The experience highlights the challenges of navigating international maritime bureaucracy and the necessity of maintaining vessel readiness during hurricane threats in the Caribbean.

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