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The Search for Water on our Leopard 45 Sailing Catamaran. E103
June 15, 2024 · 15 min · 3K views · English Harbor, Antigua
What this video covers
Jeff and Adrienne, sailing their Leopard 45 catamaran Wind Therapy, depart Dominica and head north through the Caribbean toward St. Martin. The vessel’s inverter fails, preventing the crew from running their watermaker and leaving them with approximately 20 gallons of water.2:01 They stop at the fuel dock in English Harbor, Antigua, to replenish supplies.3:59 Anchoring in the crowded harbor proves difficult, requiring three attempts to set the anchor securely.7:32 After realizing they failed to clear customs in Antigua, the crew diverts to Jolly Harbor before continuing their 92-mile passage to St. Bart's and eventually St. Martin.10:42 They anchor at Il Forchou in the dark before navigating the Simpson Bay Bridge to enter the lagoon.12:12 The crew notes that crossing from the Dutch side to the French side of the lagoon requires immediate customs clearance upon arrival.13:46 They utilize fire hose segments as chafeguard on their mooring lines to prevent damage during rough conditions.1:00
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