Catamaran Mistertong video

#32 First time out with our catamaran sails

August 31, 2024 · 26 min · 4K views · Sainte-Anne, Martinique

What this video covers

The owners of the catamaran Mistertong conduct a sail training day near Sainte-Anne, Martinique, accompanied by two experienced sailors.0:17 Due to light winds ranging from 6 to 11 knots, the crew motors for most of the transit toward the Saint Lucia channel while practicing hoisting and dousing the mainsail and genoa.11:08 The outing serves as a shakedown to test rigging and refine handling procedures under the guidance of experienced crew.11:08 During the trip, the boat anchors near Îlet Cabri, where the crew snorkels to observe marine life, including sea turtles, parrotfish, and spiny lobsters.12:39 The following morning, the crew refills water tanks at Le Marin before planning a short coastal hop to Les Salines.17:34 Despite the lack of sufficient wind for pure sailing, the crew successfully executes basic maneuvers and prepares for future independent passages.24:25

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