Sailing LAKE HURON with two babies under 2 [E276]
12 January 2024 · 16 min · 2K views · Lake Huron
What this video covers
Alex and Cory navigate Lake Huron toward Sarnia with two toddlers, managing a two-day passage characterized by shifting wind conditions and mechanical failure.Watch On the first day, 25-knot gusts and steep 4-to-5-foot following seas force the crew to alter their route and anchor midway to wait for calmer conditions.0:02 The crew administers gravel to prevent seasickness in their daughter, the crew's child, while maintaining a direct downwind course to stabilize the boat.3:39 The following day brings light winds and calm water, requiring 85 nautical miles of motoring.9:13 Upon reaching the Sarnia marina, the crew navigates a shallow, 6-to-7-foot entrance.12:26 While preparing to depart the next morning to avoid an incoming blow, the engine fails to start.15:10 Troubleshooting reveals a faulty starter solenoid, which requires replacement after the engine only turns over when jumped.15:13 The crew confirms that while the battery and wiring remain functional, the starter motor requires immediate maintenance to ensure departure.15:17
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