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Sailing to Martinique's Deadly Volcano. E97
March 2, 2024 · 21 min · 2K views · Grand-Anse d'Arlet, Martinique
What this video covers
The crew of Wind Therapy experiences an anchor drag in 15-to-20-knot winds while anchored in Martinique, forcing an emergency engine start to avoid a collision with a nearby monohull.1:07 After relocating to Saint Pierre, the crew secures a government-managed mooring ball for $15.8:38 These moorings utilize shared concrete slabs, which can pose a risk of snagging lines on rudders or propellers.9:30 Technical issues persist on board, including an unidentified electrical noise from the inverter that remains unresolved after testing the GFCI outlets.7:22 Additionally, a persistent clog in the holding tank is traced to a mysterious plastic ring visible through the access port; the crew attempts to fish the object out with a lifeline but fails to remove it, opting to flush the system with water.14:39 The crew also completes a strenuous hike up the volcanic Mount Pelée, encountering heavy cloud cover at the summit.17:40
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