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RESCUE MISSION with SSL!!! ~Sailing DRENCHED Ep. 16~

March 9, 2017 · 16 min · 34K views · Columbia Bay, St. Barts

What this video covers

The crew of the sailing vessel Sophisticated Lady departs Simpson Bay Lagoon, St. Martin, on a transit to St. Kitts to retrieve a stranded crew member, Sasha, who was rerouted due to immigration issues.2:45 Shortly after departure, the engine overheats due to low coolant levels, requiring mechanical troubleshooting by the owner, Rick.4:02 The vessel completes the first leg of the journey by anchoring in Columbia Bay, St. Barts, where the crew conducts a night dive to observe tarpon.4:48 The following day, the vessel motors to Port Santee, St. Kitts.10:25 Upon arrival, the crew uses a dinghy to locate a reef for scuba diving in the local seagrass beds.10:47 The passage highlights the transition from Hawaiian diving conditions to the Caribbean, characterized by soft corals and diverse marine life, including octopus sightings.11:06

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