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Sailing to the St. Lucia Mud Baths. E98
March 16, 2024 · 20 min · 3K views · Marigot Bay, St. Lucia
What this video covers
The crew of Wind Therapy navigates from Martinique to St. Lucia and Dominica, managing mechanical failures and regional weather conditions. While moored at the Pitons in St. Lucia, a rogue westerly swell causes the boat to pitch violently, forcing the crew to slip their mooring and relocate to Marigot Bay.6:41 During the transit to Dominica, the crew experiences 24 knots of apparent wind and maintains speeds exceeding 9 knots.14:16 Upon arrival in Dominica, the crew addresses two simultaneous maintenance issues: water ingress in the starboard engine room and a malfunctioning bilge pump float switch.14:44 Jeff replaces the faulty float switch by crimping new connectors and testing the circuit breaker.16:00 The trip also includes a visit to the St. Lucia mud baths and a medical consultation for an elbow infection.0:13 The crew emphasizes the necessity of boat yoga and physical agility for engine room repairs.18:38
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