Crazy 3000 Mile Trip in a 24ft Dinghy! - (Episode 215)
25 June 2023 · 19 min · 145K views · Puerto Vallarta
What this video covers
The crew of the Lagoon 465 catamaran Parlay Revival prepares for a Pacific Ocean crossing by replacing their decade-old mainsail and headsail with new gear from Precision Sails.14:35 The sail manufacturer’s owner, Darryl, delivers the new inventory by piloting a 24-foot dinghy 3,000 miles from Canada to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.13:03 The installation process involves removing the old sails, transferring batten hardware, and utilizing Dyneema dog bones for the reefing lines.11:22 The crew also installs soft shackles from Indy Marine to secure the new headsail to the furling foil.15:38 During the refit, the previous owner of Parlay Revival, Bob, assists with the removal of the original sails.16:26 The vessel is readied for a 3,000-mile passage to French Polynesia, followed by a 2,500-mile leg to New Zealand.16:33 The crew also welcomes back a former crew member, Colleen, to join the upcoming Pacific transit.18:55
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