Acorn To Arabella · video

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Professional sailor Ronnie Simpson prepares his 1994 Open 50 race boat, *Shipyard Brewing*, for the Global Solo Challenge at Maine Yacht Center.4:53 The vessel, formerly known as *Balance Bar* and *Pegasus*, underwent significant refits including a carbon deck, new rigging, and a comprehensive electrical system upgrade featuring Victron solar charge controllers and new batteries.7:17 Simpson completed a 2,000-mile solo qualifier from Maryland to Bermuda and Maine to test the boat’s performance and gear, which includes Dyneema strops and continuous furlers for gennakers.5:53 Meanwhile, the crew of the wooden boat *Arabella* navigates foul weather while departing Portland.0:28 After encountering heavy wind and waves, they seek shelter at Dolphin Marina in Harpswell, where they witness a boat sinking at the dock.9:34 The crew subsequently relocates to Stover's Cove to anchor in more protected waters before returning to the marina for refueling.10:14

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