Sailing SV Cordeliavideo
We TESTED the POSTAL SERVICE and got TRAPPED in a STORM
April 14, 2023 · 9 min · 730 views · Martinique
What this video covers
Steve and Annette, living aboard their Venus 46 Ketch SV Cordelia, prepare for a passage from Martinique to Carriacou.7:24 Before departing, Steve performs maintenance on their Rainman watermaker, cleaning the pre-filter and planning a jug flow test to protect the membranes.4:23 The crew visits a local post office to mail documents to the UK.4:35 They receive official email approval from the Grenada Ministry of Agriculture, clearing their dog, Gus, for entry into the country.7:09 During their preparations, a sudden squall brings heavy rain and high winds, causing a minor leak on the boat.4:44 The crew monitors the weather, noting that the squall passes quickly, leaving the boat washed down and the sky clear.6:44 Despite the weather, they finalize plans for the 30-hour transit to Carriacou.8:13
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