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Ep. 103 | Spontaneous night sail to Guadeloupe!
March 19, 2023 · 24 min · 157K views · Caribbean
What this video covers
A cruising couple departs Martinique for a spontaneous overnight passage to Guadeloupe to stay ahead of deteriorating weather forecasts.9:38 After clearing out and refueling at a marina, they sail the 30-foot vessel through the night, relying on a wind vane that requires manual intervention due to improper setup.6:28 Upon arrival in the bay of Deshaies, Guadeloupe, the crew performs maintenance on their outboard dinghy motor, cleaning a fouled carburetor caused by contaminated fuel.13:01 The pair explores the island’s interior, including a hike to the 110-meter-high Carbet Falls, before accepting an invitation to crew on a friend's catamaran for a coastal trip to a nearby snorkeling site.17:50 While anchored in Martinique, they also investigate a recently sunken vessel, noting the presence of salvageable gear like winches and furling systems, though they are unable to locate the owner.1:42 The crew balances their desire for local exploration with a tight schedule to reach the British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico before the start of the hurricane season.15:24
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