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08 - Single-handed - heading to St. Martin
5 ottobre 2025 · 35 min · 847 visualizzazioni · Martinique
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A solo sailor completes a 48-hour passage from Martinique to Marigot, Saint-Martin, to resolve a customs compliance issue regarding the vessel's residency status. French customs officials in Fort-de-France informed the sailor that the boat, *Corail*, exceeded the 300-day limit for foreign-registered vessels in French overseas territories.28:02 To reset the clock, the sailor must move the boat out of the territory for three days.31:04 The transit involves navigating solo through the Caribbean, passing near Montserrat and Saint Kitts, while managing light winds and engine use.7:34 The sailor maintains an average speed of 4.4 to 5.2 knots, despite a fouled hull, and arrives at night.7:58 The passage highlights the logistical challenges of maintaining a boat for sale in the Caribbean, including managing customs regulations, dealing with local security concerns, and performing solo night watches. The sailor successfully anchors in Saint-Martin, planning to remain for three days before returning to Martinique.33:19
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