Four days, 430NM Upwind: Offshore Passage from St. John to Port St. Luis, Grenada, plus some Q&A
Join me, Constantin, and Maria as we take on a 4-day offshore sail from St. John to St. George's, Grenada — a 430 nautical mile journey, mostly upwind in steady 15–25 knot trade winds. This was Constantin and Maria’s very first offshore passage, and they handled it like champs! In this video, you’ll experience: 🌅 Stunning Caribbean sunrises and sunsets 🌊 Mesmerizing open-ocean views ⛵ Life underway aboard Mirage, our Amel 50 🎙️ A casual Q&A session with me, where I answer your questions about: 1. Cats vs. monohulls 2. Why I chose an Amel 3. About boat insurance 4. Favorite sailing YouTube channels 5. What we actually do during long passages Whether you're dreaming of your own bluewater adventures or just love the rhythm of life at sea, this one’s for you. Thanks for sailing with us — don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you haven’t already! And here are the links: Sailing with Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/@SailingwithThomas Eric Aandaara: https://www.youtube.com/@erikaanderaa Adventures of an old seadog: https://www.youtube.com/@AdventuresofanoldSeadog Sam Holmes Sailing: https://www.youtube.com/@samholmessailing Sailing Triteia: James, https://www.youtube.com/@SailorJames #SailingMirage #Amel50 #OffshoreSailing #CaribbeanSailing #LiveaboardLife
