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A Short Sail from Île Fourchue to Anse du Colombier – Quiet Moments Before the Next Adventure!
February 26, 2025 · 5 min · 2K views · Anse du Colombier, Saint Barthélemy
What this video covers
A 3-mile daysail from Île Fourchue to Anse du Colombier (Pointe Colombier) in the Caribbean, with Vlad aboard Mirage.0:09 Despite Windy forecasting 12–13 knots, winds reached 30–35 knots during the passage.1:51 Vlad describes treating even short hops with the same preparation discipline as long offshore passages: everything checked, closed, secured, and stowed before departure. Île Fourchue is called a paradise anchorage.0:10 Anse du Colombier offers clear, warm water; Vlad goes ashore and climbs toward the town.2:59 Rain moves through, and the crew stays dry and comfortable aboard while watching a sunset from the anchorage.3:55 The closing note is reflective — these quiet moments between passages are the reason for the voyage. The practical lesson: Windy's forecast was significantly off, and a 3-mile sail in the Caribbean can produce 35-knot conditions without warning, reinforcing the case for full pre-departure checks regardless of distance.
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