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Our Life Is About to Change 👶… and We Sail 400 Miles to the Boat Show [Ep.73] The Bohemian Journey
14 December 2024 · 23 min · 55K views · Miami
What this video covers
A couple sailing a 5-year circumnavigation voyage departs Newport, Rhode Island, for a 400-mile coastal transit to the Annapolis Boat Show.3:06 Before departure, the crew adds a biocide additive to the diesel tank to prevent bacterial growth and installs a new fuel filter.1:09 The route requires precise timing to navigate the Hell’s Gate section of New York’s East River, where tidal currents reach 4 to 6 knots.8:33 Lacking an AIS unit, the crew uses the Marine Traffic app to monitor nearby commercial traffic and coordinate maneuvers with large cargo ships via VHF radio.18:34 The transit involves navigating the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, which connects the Delaware River to the Chesapeake Bay, requiring passage under multiple bridges and through waters congested with crab traps.20:17 During the passage, the crew manages night watches while navigating offshore and inland channels.9:11 The journey concludes with the vessel’s arrival in Annapolis, Maryland, for the boat show.23:14
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