SailingBritican · vídeo

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Simon and Kim of Sailing Britican provide a lifestyle update from the Caribbean, detailing their recent charter experiences, boat maintenance projects, and the challenges of cruising during the COVID-19 pandemic. The crew hosted guests for a 12-day holiday charter in St. Martin, utilizing a buddy-boat arrangement to teach prospective cruisers about provisioning and boat life.1:44 Following the charter, Simon and his daughter, Sienna, completed their PADI open-water diving certification over four days, which included pool training and four open-water dives.4:06

Maintenance tasks performed on the boat include replacing aging 220-volt electrical sockets and cleaning the hull.11:41 Simon uses a 20-meter hookah-style hose system to scrub the Coppercoat epoxy bottom, noting that the hard paint significantly reduces barnacle growth compared to traditional ablative coatings.12:58 Additionally, the crew discusses the evolving COVID-19 travel requirements for St. Martin and St. Barts, noting that guests must provide negative PCR tests for entry and return flights.16:52 The update concludes with a look at Sienna’s homeschooling projects, which involve meal planning and cooking, and Kim’s ongoing efforts to fabricate custom saloon window curtains.10:09

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