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Sailing, Spearfishing, & Toxic Fish!!!!
10. april 2024 · 27 min · 7K visninger · Saba Rock, Virgin Gorda
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A 38-ft sailboat, *Adventure Born*, transits from St. Martin to the U.S. Virgin Islands with crew member Dylan.1:03 The vessel experiences significant drag from heavy barnacle growth, extending the downwind passage to 22 hours.1:41 Upon arrival in St. Thomas, the host collaborates with sailors Blake Sparrow and Captain Jack Sparrow for spearfishing missions near the airport jetty and offshore reefs.6:28 The group targets specific species—including barjack, queen triggerfish, mutton snapper, strawberry grouper, and permit—while intentionally avoiding large reef-dwelling predators like dog snapper to mitigate the risk of ciguatera poisoning.13:57 The crew utilizes a dinghy for safety support during dives and prepares communal meals from the catch.7:27 Despite careful species selection, the group later suffers from ciguatera poisoning after consuming fish caught during the trip.18:40 The narrative highlights the challenges of maintaining a clean hull for performance, the necessity of a dedicated dinghy operator for diver safety, and the persistent risk of ciguatera in the Caribbean even when targeting non-predatory reef fish.
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