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Stopover in Saint Barthélemy by sailboat — Gustavia anchorage

3 mai 2026 · 21 min · 465 vues · Gustavia, Saint-Barthélemy

Black three-masted yacht glides into Gustavia harbor under blue sky

Ce que couvre cette vidéo

A solo sailor aboard a Beneteau Oceanis 440 completes a 150-nautical-mile passage from Antigua to Marigot, Saint-Martin, passing Saint-Barthélemy.18:31 Navigating primarily under sail, the vessel maintains an average speed of 5.3 knots despite variable winds and occasional squalls reaching 20 knots.10:31 The route includes a close-quarters transit through the Gustavia channel, where the sailor identifies the superyacht Black Pearl via AIS.9:40 During the final approach to Marigot, the sailor encounters two American vessels under power that fail to maintain a proper lookout, nearly resulting in a collision.18:54 Upon arrival at 11:42 a.m., the boat anchors in 4 meters of water.18:35 The sailor monitors the anchor's hold using a tablet-based app in anticipation of a forecasted 35-knot wind event.19:49 The passage highlights the necessity of constant vigilance in high-traffic Caribbean channels and the utility of AIS for identifying nearby vessels in crowded anchorages.

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