Sailing Zephyr · video

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The crew of the 40-ft sailboat Zephyr, currently cruising the Bahamas, has abandoned plans to sail the Pacific and is heading north toward the United States.0:32 After departing Georgetown, the vessel navigated through sandbars and reefs to reach Black Point and later Staniel Cay.1:33 During the transit, the crew addressed recurring engine issues, specifically a coolant leak originating from a radiator hose clamp and a bolt on the alternator bracket.5:17 James tightened the clamp and the bracket bolt to resolve the drip.7:59 Additionally, the crew repaired a broken pull cord on their dinghy motor.5:52 The vessel is currently anchored at Shroud Cay, where the crew plans to clean the hull and wait for favorable winds to continue their northward passage toward Beaufort, North Carolina.10:41

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