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I TOOK HER FOR A SURPRISE - Sailing the Caribbean
April 7, 2024 · 18 min · 24K views · Champagne Reef, Dominica
What this video covers
Huub and Daniela navigate the coast of Dominica, exploring the Layu River by dinghy and visiting Champagne Reef to observe volcanic gas bubbles rising from the sea floor.8:14 The crew attempts to anchor in heavy wind gusts near the southernmost point of the island, Scotts Head, where they use a stern anchor to manage incoming swell while landing the dinghy.15:45 During the passage, Daniela practices hand-stitching a torn sail, performing a straight stitch to repair the fabric.10:00 The pair discusses the transition from feeling fatigued during short coastal hops to becoming comfortable with longer, multi-day passages after three years of living aboard.17:45 They conclude the trip by anchoring at St Pierre, Martinique, to perform necessary boat repairs.11:50
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