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SAILING GUADELOUPE: FREE HOT SPRINGS FLOWING RIGHT INTO THE OCEAN! EP-163
30 de janeiro de 2025 · 17 min · 37K visualizações · Guadeloupe
O que este vídeo aborda
A crew sailing from Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, toward St. Martin alters their route to stop in Guadeloupe due to deteriorating weather and a damaged mainsail.1:10 The mainsail, which suffered multiple tears in 32-knot apparent wind, remains in poor condition despite temporary repairs with sail tape.1:36 During the passage, the crew navigates wind shadows around St. Vincent and St. Lucia by maintaining a 60-degree angle to the wind to maximize speed in light air.5:04 They encounter a whale and attempt to fish for tuna, though the fish escapes.6:09 Upon arriving in Guadeloupe, the crew visits geothermal springs located on the beach, where water from a nearby plant is channeled into a natural spa.12:48 They also anchor at Île Pigeon for diving before planning a final leg to St. Martin.14:17 Rainwater collection successfully refills their water tanks, and the crew continues to rely on their engine and headsail while managing the compromised mainsail.15:18
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