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Caribbean Cruising: The Leeward Islands
April 15, 2020 · 14 min · 4K views · Antigua
What this video covers
A family charters a 39-foot catamaran in Antigua to cruise the Leeward Islands, departing from Nelson’s Dockyard in English Harbour.0:45 The crew monitors the daily marine forecast on VHF channel 68, provided by English Harbour Radio.1:57 Their route includes a 40-mile offshore passage to the French island of Guadeloupe, where they anchor off the mouth of the Saline River after finding the harbor at Port Louis too rolly.5:19 The catamaran navigates the mangrove channels of the River Salé, which requires timing a bridge opening at 5:00 a.m. to reach the city of Pointe-à-Pitre.7:03 The vessel maintains an average speed of 6 to 7 knots, allowing for coastal hops to the beaches of Le Gosier and the islands of Les Saintes.11:57 The crew utilizes the autopilot for sheltered passages and finds the catamaran’s stability and speed advantageous for family snorkeling and island hopping.9:32
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