Ep 137 - Sailing to Grenada | Offshore Passage Past Venezuela | Autohelm Failure at Sea!

In this episode of Sailing Excelsior, we weigh anchor and set sail for the beautiful Caribbean island of Grenada. To ensure a safer passage, we stay well offshore from Venezuela, where ongoing political tensions, security concerns, and drug trafficking activity have made many cruising sailors choose offshore routes. Just when everything seems to be going to plan, our passage takes an unexpected turn when our autopilot (autohelm) begins to fail. On a long offshore sail, losing your autohelm can quickly turn a comfortable passage into a physically demanding challenge. If you enjoy real sailing adventures, honest cruising life, and the challenges that come with sailing around the world, we'd love to have you aboard! Onwards and Upwards! 👍 Like the video 💬 Leave a comment – we'd love to hear from you! 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss the next adventure. #Sailing #Grenada #CaribbeanSailing #SailingLife #Cruising #Catamaran #Privilege48 #OffshoreSailing #AutopilotFailure #Autohelm #BluewaterSailing #Liveaboard #SailingAdventure #AroundTheWorld #SailingExcelsior