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YouTube Subscriber Becomes BEST Sailboat Crew!
April 25, 2024 · 15 min · 4K views · Simpson Bay Lagoon, St. Martin
What this video covers
A new crew member documents a 19-day passage aboard the sailboat Adventure Born, beginning in St. Martin and concluding in the U.S. Virgin Islands.0:35 The transit includes a 20-hour open-water passage to the British Virgin Islands, where the crew visits Saba Rock Resort for efoiling and kiteboarding.5:28 The voyage features buddy boating with the vessel Spirit Animal and extensive spearfishing near a secluded island, resulting in a group case of ciguatera poisoning after consuming yellowjack.9:36 Technical tasks performed during the trip include fiberglass and epoxy repairs on a salvaged paddleboard, cleaning the boat's hull using Subnado underwater scooters, and route planning with Navionics.10:59 The crew also gains experience with night sailing, bioluminescent plankton, and drone operation.11:55 The experience highlights the practical demands of liveaboard life, including boat maintenance, weather window analysis, and the physical toll of reef-fish consumption.
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