This Tiny Caribbean Cove Turns Into an Epic Boat Party (Martinique) | Ep 82
June 15, 2026 · 17 min · 700 views · Anse Noire, Martinique
Sailboat deck view of partying catamaran in cove at golden hour
What this video covers
Cozzy and Mitcho cruise south along the west coast of Martinique on their Leopard 40, stopping first at Anse Noire — a cove the cruising guide limits to three yachts but which fills with roughly 15 to 20 boats, charter catamarans carrying 30 passengers, jet skis, and a beach raft-up party.3:26 The overcrowding creates tight swinging room; they let out extra chain after arriving too close to neighboring boats.5:18 Mitcho's anchoring routine covers two priorities: swing radius relative to rocks and other vessels, and anchor placement on sand rather than reef.5:38 Snorkeling at Anse Noire disappoints despite its reputation — they call it one of the deadest spots they've seen, though a turtle feeding on seagrass close to the boat is a highlight.3:50 A brief hard Caribbean rain passes quickly.6:23 The next morning they motor 3 nautical miles to Grande Anse, a larger anchorage still early and uncrowded at arrival.12:09 Cozzy reflects on selling their home and sailing from Australia to the Caribbean as the biggest decision they've made, framing it as deliberate discomfort.14:35 Swing radius assessment and anchor placement on sand patches are the practical anchoring lessons carried through both stops.
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