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SAILING MARTINIQUE - getting SOAKED - Fort de France to St Pierre
June 1, 2025 · 12 min · 632 views · Martinique
What this video covers
Nova Vita sails 12 nautical miles north from Fort-de-France to Saint-Pierre, Martinique, encountering variable winds and heavy squalls.0:39 The crew maintains speeds between 5.5 and 8 knots while navigating gusty conditions that fluctuate from 0 to 24 knots.7:13 The route requires constant attention to wind shifts, which frequently swing 30 to 40 degrees, necessitating rapid adjustments to the mainsail and boom.7:50 The crew identifies numerous fishing pot markers, often marked by bundles of plastic bottles, along the coast.6:38 Upon arrival at Saint-Pierre, the vessel secures a mooring buoy managed by the local Capitainerie.8:37 Mooring reservations are handled via an online booking system, followed by radio contact on VHF channel 9 for buoy assignment.9:45 The cost is 15 euros per night plus a tourist tax.9:38 The final mile of the passage requires engine power due to a total loss of wind.9:12
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