I HAVE to LEAVE; sailing solo again [ep 137]
10. oktober 2024 · 21 min · 108K visninger · Dominica
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A solo sailor departs Dominica for Carriacou after a weather forecast shift forces an early exit.11:56 Before leaving, the crew cleans a winch to ensure functionality for the passage.0:14 The vessel, Clam Shack, clears customs with the local veterinary officer to obtain an export certificate for a cat.1:22 While in Dominica, the boat utilized moorings provided by Sea Cats, which offered access to a dock, fuel, and propane services.2:27
The departure occurs at 11 p.m. to escape uncomfortable swell conditions in the anchorage.11:56 The 170-to-180-mile passage south proceeds under jib alone, as the mainsail is unavailable.20:45 Winds shift from 9 knots to a consistent 15–20 knots from the east-northeast, providing a comfortable beam-to-downwind angle for the transit.15:54 The route passes St. Vincent before arriving in Carriacou.17:27 The sailor plans to wait out unfavorable southerly winds at the destination.16:42
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