Sailing Jibsea · video

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After completing a 3,200-nautical-mile Atlantic crossing, the crew of Jibsea anchors in Martinique to perform post-passage maintenance and resupply.Watch The primary technical task involves repairing a sheared dinghy outboard propeller hub that failed near Gibraltar.3:18 Rather than purchasing a replacement for approximately 178 euros, the owner drills through the inner spline and the propeller hub, securing the assembly with three screws to bypass the damaged rubber bushing.4:13 The crew also cleans the interior, manages laundry, and attempts to repair a broken vang block.1:14 After securing fuel and groceries in Le Marin, the crew prepares to transition from the initial arrival anchorage to more remote locations for the holiday season.7:50 The experience highlights the shift from the high-intensity pace of long-distance passage-making to the slower, familiar rhythm of Caribbean island cruising.

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