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New Catamaran Owner Test Drives Sailing Cruiser Life on Britican
June 6, 2023 · 4 min · 1K views · Grenada
What this video covers
Jay, a sailor from Indiana with experience limited to day sailing a Catalina 36 on Lake Michigan, completed a week-long training program aboard Britican to prepare for a transition to full-time cruising.Watch His primary goal involved gaining confidence in ocean navigation, managing currents, and navigating around coastal obstacles before taking delivery of a new catamaran in the fall of 2024.0:34 The training included practical experience anchoring off uninhabited islands, picking up mooring balls near St. George, and snorkeling at Sandy Island.2:38 Beyond technical sailing skills, the experience provided insight into the logistics of living aboard, including the feasibility of cruising with a golden retriever and the process of integrating into local cultures.3:45 Jay plans to apply these skills during a two-week charter in the BVI's.1:43 The program serves as a motivator for the logistical preparations required to sell his home and finalize his departure.2:15
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