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Dominica, a Caribbean island still untouched by mass tourism. S1/EP8
April 12, 2024 · 13 min · 13K views · Portsmouth, Dominica
What this video covers
The crew of Namasté sails from Saint-Barthélemy to Portsmouth, Dominica, covering 67 nautical miles in approximately 24 hours.2:47 The passage involves sailing close-hauled in 15 to 25 knots of wind and 3-meter swells, requiring two reefs in both the mainsail and genoa.Watch After clearing customs in Portsmouth, the crew purchases a 7-day pass for access to various national sites.3:16 Their itinerary includes a guided tour of the Indian River, a hike to Sandy Cliff Falls, and visits to Boeri Lake and Freshwater Lake.3:21 Due to limited bus service on weekends, the crew relies on hitchhiking and eventually hires a private driver, Israel, for transport to more remote locations, including the 6-to-7-hour hike to Boiling Lake.10:06 The trip concludes with a visit to Titou Gorge before the boat departs for Martinique.12:13 The crew plans to perform maintenance in Martinique before preparing the vessel for a transit toward Panama.12:40
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