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A solo sailor aboard a Beneteau Oceanis 440 cruises the coast of Guadeloupe, moving from Petite Anse de Montchies to the Réserve Cousteau near Malendure and Bouillante. After cleaning the hull and keel by hand over two days, the sailor reports improved boat speed, maintaining 4 to 5 knots in 8 to 10 knots of wind using only the genoa.▶ 11:02 The transit involves careful monitoring of anchor swing circles in crowded anchorages, with the sailor emphasizing the importance of tracking the boat's position relative to the anchor using the Navily app.▶ 7:46 Maintenance tasks include cleaning the sprayhood, repairing its fabric with Sikaflex, and removing rust stains from the chain locker.▶ 3:43 The sailor anchors in 9 meters of water using 30 meters of chain, noting that the sandy bottom provides immediate holding.▶ 20:36 The trip concludes with snorkeling in the Réserve Cousteau, a protected marine area near Îlet Pigeon.▶ 22:53

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