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Navigating Unpredictable Weather: To Change Course or Push Forward? SAILING ZEPHYR - Ep. 217
22 Δεκεμβρίου 2023 · 16 λεπτά · 4K προβολές · Southport, North Carolina
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After encountering unforecasted southerly winds and heavy seas during an offshore passage from Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, to Fernandina Beach, Florida, the crew of the 40-foot sailboat Zephyr aborted the trip and diverted into Southport, North Carolina.3:03 The vessel faced gusty winds between 10 and 20 knots, causing the boat to round up repeatedly and pound into the swell.1:48 Following a night at a free dock in Southport, the crew opted to transit the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) to Calabash, North Carolina, to avoid continued adverse offshore conditions.5:11 During the ICW transit, the crew navigated narrow channels and encountered large commercial barges, maintaining a minimum depth of 7.5 feet.8:12 After anchoring in Calabash, the crew experienced freezing temperatures, with ice forming on the interior window trim and the boat’s internal temperature dropping to 34 degrees Fahrenheit.11:15 The crew ultimately decided to prioritize a rapid southward passage to escape the cold and meet visa and veterinary requirements.14:38
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