Sailing SV Cordelia · video

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The crew of the 46-ft Venus ketch SV Cordelia, currently anchored in Grand Mall, Grenada, for repairs, details the logistics of exploring the island by rental car.Watch Renting a vehicle costs 45 USD per day, plus 25 USD for a mandatory Grenadian driving license.0:43 The crew visits Annandale Falls and the Mona monkey trail, noting that entrance fees are approximately 5 EC (2 USD) per person.5:11 They also recount the history of Le Morne des Sauteurs, where indigenous Carib people jumped from cliffs to avoid French forces in the 17th century.10:56

In a Q&A session, the owners discuss the benefits of carrying a portable Honda 2kVA petrol generator for battery charging and watermaker operation while at anchor, particularly when the main engine is inoperable.24:13 They reflect on the challenges of transitioning to a cruising lifestyle later in life, emphasizing the importance of planning and the value of the community formed while traveling.

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