Sailing KYAN II a Morgan Out Island 41 Ketch · video

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Shane and Sandra, aboard their KYAN II a Morgan Out Island 41 Ketch, navigate the Intracoastal Waterway from North Carolina to Florida during late autumn. Facing 35-knot gusts and a hurricane threat, they seek shelter at Seagate Community and Marina before transiting 61 miles offshore to bypass the Onslow Bridge closure.2:54 They anchor at Carolina Beach, noting that king tides flood the docks and streets, and later anchor at Deweese Anchorage near Charleston.3:47 To manage cold temperatures, they rely on a diesel heater and solar power, which generated 110 amps in a single day.6:45 While transiting Elliott Cut, they time their passage to coincide with a flood tide to gain a speed boost through the narrow, rock-lined channel.8:03 Upon reaching St. Augustine, they secure a slip at the Municipal Marina to install a new autopilot.9:33 The voyage concludes with a stop at Palm Coast Marina for maintenance before continuing toward the Bahamas.10:48

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