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Cruising Reality Check: Paradise Isn't Perfect
20 dicembre 2024 · 28 min · 955 visualizzazioni · Guadeloupe
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The crew of the 46-foot Venus ketch SV Cordelia navigates the west coast of Guadeloupe, anchoring in the bays of Bouillante and Malendure.7:51 After experiencing alternator fan belt failures, the crew prioritizes sourcing replacement belts and propane for their 907-style gas bottles while managing boat maintenance and family commitments.24:41 They utilize a rental car to explore the island, visiting the town of Deshaies—the filming location for the television series *Death in Paradise*—and hiking to local waterfalls.18:11 The crew encounters significant restrictions regarding dog access, noting that their dog, Gus, is prohibited from many beaches and hiking trails, including the path to the Cascade aux Écrevisses.22:54 Snorkeling at the Cousteau Reserve near Pigeon Island reveals extensive algae-covered, dead coral despite the area being a protected mooring-only zone.17:25 The crew also experiences the thermal sulfur springs in Bouillante, where hot water discharges directly into the bay.13:41
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