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From Sea to Summit: Sailing Martinique & Climbing Mount Pelée
August 12, 2025 · 23 min · 2K views · Martinique
What this video covers
The crew of the catamaran Big Lost transits the west coast of Martinique, stopping in Saint-Pierre and Fort-de-France before hiking the 1,397-meter Mount Pelée.0:49 After the hike, the vessel sails south toward Saint Anne and Les Marin, maintaining 8 knots of boat speed in 18 knots of true wind.14:47 During the passage, the crew adjusts the mainsail to prevent chafing against the backstay.16:09 Upon arriving at the Petite-Anse-Arlette anchorage, the crew experiences significant rolling and decides to relocate.19:54 While underway in the Eastern Caribbean, the crew navigates through dense fields of fishing traps and buoys, using a bow lookout to avoid snagging rudders and sail drives.21:13 Maintenance tasks include replacing a leaking raw water pump on the starboard engine to prevent salt water damage to the alternator and belts.18:47 The crew plans to provision in Les Marin before continuing their voyage toward Grenada.20:05
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