Catamaran Mistertong · video

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The owners of a catamaran anchored at Sainte-Anne, Martinique, perform maintenance on their Coppercoat antifouling by scrubbing the hulls to reactivate the copper surface.5:56 They report that the treatment, which they have used for nine years, remains effective when periodically scoured with plastic and metal scrapers to remove organic growth.14:03 The crew also plans to install "rattrape-mous" (bungee tensioners) on the shrouds to stabilize the rig while sailing, noting that their current mast configuration causes tension fluctuations between the forestay and backstay.1:59

The crew describes recent experiences in the anchorage, including a near-miss while boarding the dinghy and the difficulty of finding open businesses in Sainte-Anne during the off-season.5:15 They monitor tropical weather forecasts during the peak of the hurricane season, noting that predicted heavy rainfall often fails to materialize.0:47 The summary includes observations on local trail running near Anse Meunier and the logistical challenges of managing waste and supplies in the area.17:15

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