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The owners of the 1987 Warrior 38 *Athena* sail 12 nautical miles from Port St. Charles to Bridgetown, Barbados, to secure supplies and visit the U.S. Embassy.1:00 Upon arrival in Carlisle Bay, the crew secures a mooring ball for $15 per night and inspects the underwater tackle, which consists of a concrete pipe anchor and a mix of chain and line.3:44 The crew tours the island with a local guide, visiting the rugged east coast, the Constitution River, and the site of the original settlement at Holetown.6:54 Technical tasks in Bridgetown include searching for fabric to sew custom hatch wind scoops and cockpit covers, as well as sourcing a DIN-to-Yoke adapter for a scuba compressor.2:23 The crew successfully locates the adapter at a local dive shop but fails to find suitable upholstery fabric.15:18 They also plan to relocate the compressor’s air intake outside the boat’s technical compartment to avoid diesel fumes.10:42

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