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Day in the Life SAILING the Caribbean

January 21, 2024 · 17 min · 78K views · Shitten Bay, St. Kitts

What this video covers

Huub and Daniela sail from St. Eustatius to St. Kitts, maintaining four knots in light winds using a 140 percent headsail.0:43 Upon arrival, they clear customs at a marina before anchoring nearby.1:44 The crew attends a morning Carnival celebration before hiking to a local fortress.5:06 Following the excursion, they relocate the boat from their initial anchorage to Frigate Bay to escape uncomfortable rolling.15:45 They subsequently investigate Shitten Bay, noting that the area experiences significant swell, which makes the water rocky and unsuitable for swimming.16:40 The pair emphasizes that St. Kitts remains an underrated destination for cruisers, provided sailors navigate the check-in process at the marina and choose anchorages carefully to avoid the surge common in exposed bays.7:59

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