Wildly Intrepid Sailing · video

What this video covers

Cruising the Chesapeake Bay in late October, the crew navigates toward Annapolis, Maryland, while dodging crab pots and managing light, shifting winds.1:44 Upon arrival, they secure a city mooring buoy near the Spa Creek Bridge for $25 per night.3:46 To comply with U.S. regulations, they register their dinghy online to obtain the required identification numbers.4:51 While in Annapolis, they visit Bacon's, a marine consignment shop, to purchase a used storm jib for $150 and stainless steel hardware to reinforce their bimini frame.11:38 During their stay, a tornado watch brings 70-mph wind gusts, prompting the crew to double their mooring snubbers to distribute the load.13:47 After departing Annapolis, they head south toward Solomon's Island, adjusting their autopilot’s rudder gain settings to reduce steering jitter.16:42 The transit south continues toward Norfolk to access the Intracoastal Waterway as temperatures drop to 5 degrees Celsius.18:55

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