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DINGHY, lunch, and a QUICK WALK around FORT DE FRANCE, Martinique
May 18, 2025 · 17 min · 197 views · Fort-de-France
What this video covers
Alison and John anchor Nova Vita in the harbor at Fort-de-France, Martinique, and commute to the town dock via dinghy.0:07 The dinghy dock features large metal rings for securing vessels; the crew uses a long cable to lock both the dinghy and the outboard motor to these rings as a standard security precaution.1:50 Ashore, the town offers a mix of historical sites, including the active military installation Fort Saint-Louis, the Saint-Louis Cathedral, and a covered market.4:27 A public bus station displays route timetables and ticket information on its walls.11:07 Passenger ferries connect the town center to nearby locations such as Trois-Ilets.10:18 While the anchorage holds many boats, the seafront promenade remains quiet on a Monday midday.13:48
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