Sailing SV Cordelia · video

What this video covers

SV Cordelia, a Venus 46 ketch, anchors at Petit Martinique in the Grenadines while the crew waits for wind speeds to drop below 25 knots.1:29 High winds and surrounding reefs prevent the crew from taking the dinghy ashore initially, though they eventually reach the island to explore the village.2:04 The crew also performs a mast climb to retrieve a jammed courtesy flag halyard, with Annette ascending to the first spreader.9:38 During a Q&A session, the owners discuss the challenges of traveling with a dog, the importance of living aboard before departing for long-term cruising, and their lack of a formal exit plan for returning to land-based life.15:09 They note that Starlink has removed many communication restraints, providing them with increased freedom to consider future options like purchasing a smaller boat or a property in Europe.17:50

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