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A solo sailor aboard a Beneteau Oceanis 440 navigates coastal waters in Guadeloupe, attempting a departure from an anchorage under sail alone to avoid using the engine.▶ 0:00 During the transit, the sailor encounters fluctuating winds ranging from 9 to 27 knots, necessitating frequent adjustments to the mainsail and genoa.▶ 3:58 The vessel reaches speeds of up to 8 knots, but the autopilot struggles to maintain a steady course in the gusty conditions, forcing the sailor to hand-steer.▶ 4:46 The route requires navigating through a field of fishing buoys and nets, which the sailor identifies as a significant hazard in the coastal shallows.▶ 8:40 Upon reaching the destination, the sailor anchors in a sandy-bottomed cove in 7 to 9 meters of water, noting that the area is more crowded than during a previous visit three years prior.▶ 15:45 The sailor plans to remain at anchor to perform maintenance, including cleaning the hull with a spatula to preserve the remaining antifouling and troubleshooting the boat's freezer wiring.▶ 19:31

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