Sailing Balachandra · video

What this video covers

Balachandra remains moored at a dock in winter conditions with the hull encased in ice.1:00 To secure the vessel against an incoming storm, the owner reinforces the mooring lines using double nylon lines and plywood chafe protection on the dock.2:01 The dock, which was previously repaired in a temporary fashion, withstands the wind and storm surge.3:11

For navigation, Balachandra relies on an Android tablet running Navionics as a primary chart plotter, supplemented by paper charts.3:30 The tablet is mounted on an adjustable rig and protected by waterproof covers.4:09 The owner uses the Navionics app to plot courses with manual waypoints and to access buoy data, noting that the software allows for depth adjustments based on tidal data.6:10 The owner emphasizes the necessity of maintaining redundant navigation systems and regularly updating the software to ensure chart accuracy.5:28

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