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Try It Before You Buy It! - Lazy Gecko Sailing & Adventures Ep. 271
28 September 2023 · 17 min · 30K views · Boca Chica Marina, Florida
What this video covers
A 40-foot catamaran, Calypso, drags anchor during a storm in the Dry Tortugas, causing a collision with another vessel.0:44 The crew attempts to re-anchor, but the boat fails to hold in heavy seas, which the crew estimates at six to eight feet.1:41 After a night of dragging and navigating rough conditions, the crew retreats to Boca Chica Marina near Key West to escape an incoming storm.5:03 During the docking process, the crew uses communication headsets to coordinate, though the boat makes light contact with the dock.3:25 Once secured in the marina, the crew focuses on boat maintenance, galley organization, and meal preparation using leftovers.8:48 The experience highlights the challenges of anchoring in unpredictable weather and the utility of marina facilities for resetting after a difficult passage.
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