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Sailing to Bequia

February 20, 2019 · 19 min · 12K views · Admiralty Bay, Bequia

What this video covers

The crew of the vessel *Moose on the Loose* relocates from an initial anchorage to Admiralty Bay in Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, to seek better protection from increasing Atlantic winds.5:41 The 18-nautical-mile passage follows a renaming ceremony for the boat.2:21 Upon arrival, the crew explores local chandleries and shops while managing routine maintenance, including troubleshooting a failed saltwater pump and fabricating a deck-mounted rainwater collection system to preserve house water.10:08 The crew also documents local whaling practices, noting that the island maintains a limited, two-month annual hunting season using hand-thrown spears from sailboats.8:07 After transporting a guest to the airport in St. Vincent, the crew sails back to Bequia for further exploration.15:14 The transition marks the first period the couple has operated the boat independently without original owners or guests on board.12:28

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