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Back in open water, testing my genoa ⛵😁👍
27. mai 2026 · 31 min · 865 visninger · Saint-Martin
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A solo sailor prepares for an upcoming passage by sourcing gear and testing a replacement genoa in Simpson Bay Lagoon, Saint Martin. After failing to find specific electronics and tools in local marine chandleries, the captain navigates the Simpson Bay Bridge to reach open water.8:42 The transit requires careful monitoring of depth, which drops to 2.4 meters, leaving minimal clearance under the keel.11:39 Once clear of the channel, the sailor deploys the used genoa in 15-knot winds to verify its condition and performance.16:34 The captain also tests a new navigation tracking application on an Android tablet, logging the short transit to record mileage and engine hours.26:20 The session concludes with the boat at anchor, where the sailor rinses the sail and evaluates the app’s interface for future use.20:07 Regular maintenance and testing of replacement gear before departure help ensure system reliability for longer offshore passages.
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