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The 1987 Trident Warrior Athena departs Trinidad for a 240-nautical-mile passage to Martinique, navigating through Grenada, St. Vincent, and St. Lucia.0:15 During the initial overnight leg, the crew encounters confused, lumpy seas and gusts exceeding 30 knots, forcing a diversion to Bequia for shelter.5:35 The autopilot experiences erratic steering due to a miscalibrated magnetic sensor; the issue is resolved by switching the preferred source to the MSC-10 satellite compass.10:27 After reaching St. Lucia, the crew secures a mooring ball maintained by the SMMA for 54 XCD.13:22 While the anchorage offers scenic views and clear water, reports on the Caribbean cruising safety net and Noonsite warn of recent attempted boardings, prompting the crew to maintain a constant watch.13:47 A planned purchase of a Yamaha 15-horsepower two-stroke outboard in Martinique stalls because local regulations prohibit selling such engines to European-flagged vessels.15:17

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