Sailing Supernova · video

What this video covers

The crew of the sailboat Supernova performs several maintenance tasks while anchored in Magdalena Bay, Mexico, including installing interior window frames and polishing custom 304 stainless steel dinghy davits. To install the window frames, the crew cuts wood planed in Ensenada to size, stains the pieces, and secures them with a nail gun to conceal exposed wiring.0:39 A persistent issue with the port engine shifting cable is temporarily resolved by reinstalling the original cable and adjusting the neutral position, a fix that replaces two failed attempts with new cables. The crew also explores a nearby shipwreck on shore and prepares for a 30-nautical-mile day sail to the other side of Magdalena Bay to find whales. They plan to navigate to the new anchorage by following the satellite tracking path of a trimaran named Tomorrow to ensure safe depths. The crew uses Pink Stuff to polish the davits and concludes the work week with recreational activities including stand-up paddleboarding and a beach barbecue.

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