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19 Sailing to Fort-de-France, Martinique
26 de janeiro de 2025 · 23 min · 2K visualizações · Saint Martin
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A crew sails from Saint-Martin to Fort-de-France, Martinique, enduring a 24-hour passage characterized by heavy seas and constant upwind sailing. The vessel, carrying a crew of four, encounters 25-knot gusts and 4-meter waves, forcing the team to reef the mainsail to three reefs and manage the genoa.0:46 During the transit, the genoa furler jams, requiring the crew to lower the sail and apply dish soap to the mechanism to restore function.11:01 The boat also suffers minor equipment failures, including a temporary loss of the anemometer and the loss of the radar reflector, which sheared off its mounts.18:35 Navigation requires frequent course adjustments to avoid squalls and heavy rain while passing between Dominica and Martinique. Upon arrival in Fort-de-France, the captain completes the French customs clearance process online for the first time.19:56 The passage concludes with the crew safely reaching the bay, noting the need for maintenance on the furling system and general cleanup after the rough conditions.
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