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WE Sail the BVI's
June 17, 2019 · 22 min · 14K views · Virgin Gorda
What this video covers
The crew completes a 12-hour passage to Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, averaging 6.5 knots while running a parasailer in dead downwind conditions.1:44 During the transit, they encounter an unidentified, mastless sailboat drifting in open water but cannot determine if anyone is on board.2:02 Upon arrival, the crew hosts guests for fishing, snorkeling, and diving at the Wreck of the Rhone.13:29 While anchored, the windlass malfunctions; the main drum slips, preventing the crew from raising the anchor chain.12:21 Warren repairs the unit by tightening the drum assembly, allowing the vessel to continue to Peter Island, Great Dog Island, and Anegada.17:07 The trip includes lobster and lionfish hunting, as well as local island exploration.6:05
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