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Life Under Lock Down On A Boat | Sailing Britican Channel Update
April 28, 2020 · 21 min · 16K views · Grenada
What this video covers
During a COVID-19 lockdown in Grenada, the crew of the yacht Britican maintains a daily routine while anchored at Le Phare Bleu.Watch Restricted to the property, the family manages boat maintenance, including polishing the teak deck and repairing the bimini and sprayhood. Simon coordinates food deliveries from a local store, Meat and Meet, to other cruisers anchored in nearby bays who are prohibited from leaving their vessels. The crew uses VHF channel 68 for local hailing and channel 66 for broader communication with cruisers as far away as Carriacou.12:41 Daily life involves homeschooling, remote work, and exercise on the dock. To manage ear irritation caused by stagnant water during hull cleaning, the crew uses a mixture of fresh water and baking soda. Despite the 24-hour curfew, the family utilizes the adjacent lightship for yoga and showers.
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