Sailing Big Lost · video

What this video covers

The crew of Big Lost replaces their inflatable dinghy with a Go-Do aluminum model to improve performance in open-ocean chop and eliminate maintenance issues like punctures and air leaks. After completing the motor swap at Simpson Bay, the crew departs St. Martin at 0600 for a passage to St. Kitts. During the transit, they maintain speeds between 5.5 and 6.5 knots with an apparent wind speed of 14.5 knots at 70 degrees. The crew reports heavy marine growth on their anchor chain and bridle after two weeks in St. Martin. While anchored in the lagoon, the crew also assists two kayakers from a youth camp at Kimshaw Beach who were struggling against strong wind currents. The passage continues past St. Eustatius, with plans to anchor at St. Kitts before proceeding toward Guadeloupe.

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