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A 38-ft catamaran sailing from Virgin Gorda to Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands experiences a fouled prop when a fishing line wraps around the shaft during a downwind sail.1:18 The crew clears the line while the boat remains in motion.2:21 Later, the vessel suffers a mechanical failure when the rudder control arm slips on the shaft.8:20 Investigation reveals the original installation lacked proper alignment pins, causing the arm to rely solely on a crimp fitting that failed under the force of shifting into reverse without centering the helm.8:58 The crew repairs the steering linkage before crossing the border to the U.S. Virgin Islands.11:31 They anchor in Christmas Cove, St. Thomas, to access local amenities, including a floating pizza boat.19:26 The crew also explores St. John, snorkeling for lionfish and visiting White Bay on Jost Van Dyke.12:26 Proper helm management when shifting into reverse prevents excessive force on rudder assemblies.

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