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ACAL Yacht Club Talk
6 October 2019 · 1h 32m · 1K views · Montevideo, Uruguay
Speaker addresses sailing club audience with footage on screen
What this video covers
Pedro Jimenez, a long-distance sailor currently based in Piriápolis, Uruguay, discusses his transition to full-time cruising and his experiences navigating solo.2:00 Jimenez details his history as an owner of various vessels, including a 10-meter boat, and addresses the technical challenges of managing corrosion on an aluminum hull by installing an electric cathodic protection system with active anodes.18:52 He also recounts a past collision with an 80-meter commercial vessel, emphasizing the importance of maintaining comprehensive insurance when dealing with protracted legal disputes.27:48
The presentation transitions to an announcement regarding the second annual Sailing Living Fest, scheduled for November 8–10 in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay.57:01 Organizers describe the event as a series of workshops and activities hosted at the Yacht Club de Colonia, designed to promote nautical culture and sailing accessibility.57:02 Planned sessions include historical lectures on the maritime heritage of the Río de la Plata and technical seminars on passage planning.1:02:04 Participation is free, with no registration required, though attendees may support the event through online raffles.1:11:02
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