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WHERE is She Going?! SAILING in Search of Somewhere Remote - Ep 55
October 29, 2021 · 14 min · 18K views · St. George's, Grenada
What this video covers
Travis and Stephanie, sailing their Hunter 42 Passage named Gypsy, depart St. George, Grenada, for a 30-nautical-mile passage north toward Carriacou.0:48 Before departing, they stock provisions in St. George, noting that supplies are more limited in the northern islands.1:19 Using Navionics to plan their route, they initially confuse two different locations named Sandy Island, identifying the error before reaching an exposed anchorage.4:29 The passage begins in light, glassy conditions with seven knots of wind, requiring motor-sailing at three knots.5:47 After passing the island, wind conditions improve, allowing them to sail on a close haul at six knots with a 10-degree heel.7:53 They anchor for the night off the private island of Ronde Island.9:59 The crew notes the need for a sail track system to improve safety and ease of sail handling.10:08
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