Riding the white horse!! :) Sailing from Crocus Bay, Anguilla to Fort St. Louis Marina, Saint Martin

Name: Riding the white horse!! :) Sailing from Crocus Bay, Anguilla to Fort St. Louis Marina, Saint Martin
Uploaded: 2025-04-10T05:45:00.000Z
Duration: 8 min 55 s
Description: Mirage encounters 35-knot gusts while sailing from Crocus Bay, Anguilla, to Marina Fort St. Louis, Saint Martin.

9. april 2025 · 8 min · 2K visninger · Saint Martin

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Mirage departs Crocus Bay, Anguilla, for a passage to Marina Fort St. Louis in Saint Martin.0:17 The crew maintains a downwind heading with a true wind angle of 143 degrees while sheltered by the island.1:00 Upon entering the Anguilla Channel, the vessel encounters a squall with wind gusts reaching 35 knots, necessitating an immediate reefing of the sails.2:17 Following the reefing, the boat maintains a steady speed of 21 to 24 knots in the wind, showing improved stability and performance compared to the owner's previous vessel.3:56 Reduced sail area decreases the heel angle and increases overall speed.4:50 The passage concludes with a standard mooring procedure at the marina, involving a bow buoy attachment.8:31 Reefing the sails in high-wind conditions improves boat balance and maintains speed by reducing excessive heel.4:09